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They e and Alonzo spread out a blanket Once she was settled, he went back to the slip to retrieve a sht it to her side "Here" He opened what looked like an electrolyte drink and handed it to her

She sipped and winced "Salty"

"You’re probably dehydrated This should help"

"You’re so thoughtful I’m not normally like this"

He brushed off her concern with a wink and walked away After an exchange of words with his crew, the otheris this island?" she asked once Alonzo returned

"About two miles across, I think"

"How did you find it?"

Alonzo sat back on his elbows and stared at his departing obefore I met you"

"You’ve been back since"

He turned his attention on her "Once or twice"

"The captain seemed to know exactly where to anchor I would think that reef would be difficult to maneuver"

Gabi couldn’t see Alonzo’s eyes, but his smile waned

"My captain is one of the best" Alonzo’s words had an edge to them As if she doubted him

"I’m sure he is"

Alonzo stood and reached for her "Let’s take a walk"

She finished her drink and slipped her sandals on

The brush on the island sed them in a few feet Because the island was s lost, and let Alonzo lead the way The throbbing in her headfor it, she let hie

"I think I found so was on the phone with Rick the ht call and subsequent departure

"God I hope so," she told Rick

"Heard of the naer?"

"I can’tno No clue Who is Steve Leger?"

"How about Stephan Léger?" Rick added an accent to the last na, Rick, who is Stephan Léger?"