…RILEY… **** Finally, we reached the resort — and damn, it looked unreal. The main building gleamed in the sun, its wide windows reflecting the green valley around it. Palm trees swayed by the entrance, and a waterfall trickled beside the path. Warm air wrapped around me the second I stepped out of the car. It smelled like rain, hibiscus, and the faintest trace of salt. It's the kind of place that makes you forget everything that ever hurts. Soren handed the keys to a valet who looked one blink away from bowing. He slipped a hand to my lower back as we walked toward the entrance My pulse tripped at his actions and I bit back a smile. His touch was light, but it lingered. The lobby was open and bathed in golden light. Everywhere I looked was glass and water, a reflecting pool line

