“That’s the spirit,” I said, grinning. “I think he went out for a run on the beach after dinner if you want to go see him?”
“Oh! You think?”
All three of us nodded and Morgan took a deep breath, hugging the book to her chest before she stood. “If I just put this away first…”
“I’ll take care of it,” Liana said, gently taking the book out of Morgan’s hands. “Go on, before he runs to the other side of the island!”
I offered Liana a grin of thanks as Morgan hurried out. Then Abi and I counted for several seconds before we snuck after the witch. I felt like we were silly teens again, sneaking around after school to see if someone had actually talked to the guy they liked. But as we peered around the patio wall, I saw Morgan approach Cody, waving shyly as she asked if he’d like to take a wal
