Chapter 4 — Secrets Under the Sun

Liana Carter

The sun hung high above Crystal Bay, a golden beacon in the cloudless sky, as the group made their way to the water’s edge. Liana walked a few steps behind Cara and Nathan, her sandals sinking into the powdery white sand with each step. The rhythmic crash of waves against the shore filled the air, mingling with the faint cries of seabirds. The scent of salt and the jungle’s sweet perfume swirled together in the warm breeze that brushed against her skin, grounding her for a fleeting moment.