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Damon took Nora to a hidden cove to escape prying eyes, the cliffs shielding them from the world. The water was warm, the sky bruised purple. Swimming, their bodies brushed, desire flaring. Against a smooth rock, he pinned her, his kisses hot and possessive, her bikini slipping as his hands gripped her thighs. She surrendered, the waves lapping at their skin, their lovemaking wild and urgent.

After, as they dried off on the shore, Damon opened up. “I got mixed up with some bad people,” he said, his voice heavy. “Smugglers. I design their boats, but I’m trying to get out. They don’t let go easy.”

Nora’s heart raced. “Are we in danger?”

“I won’t let them touch you,” he vowed, pulling her close. But as they kissed, a shadow moved on the cliffs above.

“Damon,” she gasped, pointing. “Someone’s up there.”

He cursed, grabbing her hand. “Run!” They fled, the cove no longer safe. As they reached his truck, a note was tucked unde

Chapter 4: Shadows on the Shore

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