Three precise, rhythmic knocks rang out.
Maren shoved the strange emotions churning inside her into a dark corner, opened the door, and there stood Callum, right on the threshold.
His outfit was so casual it made her feel like she was back in her first days of college.
She kept her face a mask of calm. "Let's go."
With that, she brushed past him and headed straight for the stairs.
Callum watched her retreating silhouette, his gaze dimming. Not even a flicker? She felt nothing at all?
Already at the top of the staircase, Maren realized he wasn't following. She glanced over her shoulder. "Changed your mind?"
Snapping back to the present, he closed the distance in a few long strides. "Of course not."
Side by side, they descended and stepped outside. Other guests dotted the beach in li
