Before the Storm

When I opened my eyes, I was alone under the linen blanket Kaelen had wrapped around me. I could still feel his tenderness from last night. He had kissed me, and I had let him. I had disobeyed one of Vesper’s instructions. Looking around, I saw Kaelen’s silhouette standing by the shore, gazing out at the ocean. Then, I remembered the shadow I had seen on the other side of the island.

My heart poun