The sun was already high up in the sky when Nicholas arrived at the beach resort. With sunglasses perched on his nose, he opened the car door and stepped out, pausing to take in the breathtaking view from the cliff. Before him stretched a wide expanse of seashore, a pristine blue ocean, lush green trees, and powdery white sand.
Fetching his beach bag and skimboard from the back of the car, he began his descent down the wooden stairs leading to the beach. Angela, busy taking photos of the sea on her phone, spotted him first.
“Where are the others?” he stopped to ask.
Frowning, she set her phone down. “Shouldn’t you at least say hi to me first?”
“Hi.”
“Never mind. If you can’t be more enthusiastic, don’t bother.”
“Where’s Roan and Autumn?”
She pointed ahead. “Autumn went to check the
