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19: Waves, Strangers, and Trouble

last update Data de publicação: 2025-08-15 23:16:36

Arielle's POV

I woke to the sound of Soraya’s voice shouting across the room.

“Arielle! Are you awake yet? We need to pick out our beach outfits!”

I groaned, turning over, wishing I could sink back into the soft, warm mattress. The hotel room was amazing, and after last night’s dinner—fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and desserts I couldn’t even name—I’d slept like a log. But apparently, Soraya had decided that early mornings were perfect for her mission of beach preparation.

I squinted at the
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