Bracing herself, Ava stepped into the gently flowing water of the pool. Tiny waves hugged her skin as she lowered her shoulders into the warmth. It felt divine as she lay there for a moment, letting the water ebb and lick at her neck, offering to wash her troubles away. They had decided to spend their last day doing nothing but relaxing. Sophie has planned a day at the casino spa, while Ava got in some much-needed pool time, then there would be a movie at the resort’s cinema, followed by drinks and maybe a few tables later in the evening. After the uncomfortable meal the night before, Ava had been extremely thankful to be able to spend the last day away from the main casino and the risk of bumping into Thom.
Dunking her head back into the water, Ava pushed off from the pool floor and beg
