Beside her Alexos had signalled to ensure she was OK and returning hers the two had slid under the water, as he led her down to the reef below. For several minutes he had kept looking over his shoulder to ensure she was there, before seeming to relax, confident that she was following.
The water clarity was some of the best she had ever seen, her heart skipping happily as she had taken in her surroundings, marvelling at the vast array of wildlife, the reef itself so clear thanks to the crystal waters they swam in. For nearly half an hour he had led her around the reef, both careful not to touch the fragile coral itself with hands or fins.
Grace had been in her element, her eyes full of the wonder of the many fish she knew, laughing as the groupers so big but completely harmless had crowde
