The Castaway Novels & Stories

It felt almost unreal. Ryan laughed softly, wrapping an arm around me. “Not just mine. Ours. Consider this our private retreat. The thought of it—an entire island, untouched and serene, where we could simply be together—sent a thrill through me. Once we landed, a small team greeted us, but they quickly disappeared after helping us settle in. It was just the two of us, alone in paradise. Ryan wrapped his arms around me from behind, pulling me close against him. I leaned into his chest, the steady beat of his heart grounding me. “Welcome to paradise,” he whispered, his lips grazing my ear. A soft shiver ran through me, heightening every sense.

This sudden longing and intense craving was not normal; certainly something I hadn’t felt in ages. “Can I trust you to keep a secret?” She suddenly whispered above the whirring of the wind. “Only if you think I’m trustworthy enough,” I replied, focusing on the road ahead. There were barely any cars driving around and that just made my job easier. If we got to crest falls, a human town, we would have a better chance of escape.