The ocean looked endless from the balcony.Valentina stood barefoot on the smooth stone tiles, robe hanging loose around her body, hair swept back in a low knot that had mostly come undone. The breeze off the water had been steady since sunrise, warm and salty, brushing against her skin like something alive.She'd been standing there for almost fifteen minutes. Enjoying the sound of waves folding against the shore, soft and repetitive, like breathing.Their corner of the resort had been built for peace, and for once, she wasn’t pretending to enjoy it. The past few days had been fun in a way her life never was anymore — morning swims, late breakfasts, confory. Lucas hadn’t pushed to go home which meant he was also enjoying his stay.Still, this morning felt... different.Not bad. But, everything just felt off. She’d woken up uneasy, with her chest squeezing with every breeze and nerves frayed for no reason she could name. She’d stood by the bed for a full minute before walking to the b
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