THIRD PERSON POV.
Vivian emerged from the ocean, water streaming down her sun-kissed skin as she ran her fingers through her damp hair. The sun hung high, golden and relentless, beating down on the shore. She let out a slow breath, reveling in the warmth that wrapped around her like a second skin. With lazy steps, she walked toward her beach towel, spread it out over the soft sand, and lay down, closing her eyes. The sun’s heat seeped into her muscles, lulling her into a quiet daze as the waves rolled in a soothing rhythm.
She wasn’t sure how long she lay there before the shift in light stirred her. A shadow loomed over her, blocking the sun’s warmth. Her brows furrowed, and she cracked her eyes open, blinking against the sudden darkness. Above her, three figures stood, their towering fo
