After spending the entire day with Amber, Ethan went from being distracted at first to genuinely enjoying himself later on. In two lifetimes, he had never been this relaxed.
As dusk settled, the setting sun scattered golden ripples across the ocean's surface. The two of them walked along the beach, letting the soft sand swallow their footprints as they savored the quiet peace between them.
When the last traces of light faded, the sea was left bathed in silver, and the sound of the waves became the only thing that filled the air. Above them, countless stars shimmered in the vast night sky—something you could never see in the city.
"I should go back and sleep now…"
Amber had been silent for a while, simply walking beside him. Ethan hadn't said much either; he was content just to share the silence. When she finally turned to face him and spoke, her voice was soft, almost reluctant.
"Mm…" Ethan met her eyes and nodded slowly. He knew it was time for him to get busy again.
