Cassandra’s POV “They were playing in the waves,” Cameron said, his face frantic. “I don’t know what happened. One minute they were there. And the next…” Jordyn and Dakota had joined us on the beach. “I’m sorry,” Jordie said, sobbing. “It happened so fast.”“It’s a rip tide,” Jordyn said. “This isn’t your fault, Jordie. It must have taken her.” “It’s okay,” Stella said. “She’s wearing her life jacket. She’ll be okay.”“She’s not,” Jordie sobbed.“What do you mean, she’s not.” That’s when we saw it, Tulia’s life jacket tossed on the sand.“She took it off. She said swimming was more fun without it. She didn’t want you to know.”“It’s okay, love,” Dakota said, collecting Jordie into her arms.“Oh my god,” Stella said, her eyes wide, her composure gone. “What do we do?” Stella The lifeguard appeared, a flotation device under his arm. “Don’t worry,” he said. “I’m going to call for a rescue boat. I have my eyes locked on h
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