Ethan squared his shoulders, regaining his composure. "I have been insulted enough for the day by strangers and I certainly won't condone it from a lady,"

She came a bit closer as if assessing his eyes. "Are you lost?"

"No, not that it concerns you but I know exactly where I am"

"Sure you do" she added with a tone thick with sarcasm. She studied him a little more and cleared her throat, she said "I think we've started on the wrong island, my name's Kate," She reached out.

"I am one who preferred not to be bothered this time of the night."

"Ouch, that was rude," she replied mockingly,...