The sun had begun to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. The cool breeze carried the scent of salt as the waves lapped gently at the shore.
Selene stood near the water's edge, taking one last look at the ocean before turning back to her companions.
"Zara, Orion, head back to the center and check if everything's running fine. We can't afford any surprises."
Selene called out, her tone calm but firm.
Zara, who had been stretching lazily by the rocks, straightened with a playful grin.
"Ohhh,"
She drawled, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"Are you sending us away because you want to go on a date with Ethan?"
Selene's face turned bright red in an instant.
"W-what?! No, it's not like that!"
Selene spluttered, waving her hands in protest.
Her flustered reaction only made Zara grin wider.
But before Selene could defend herself any further, Ethan casually draped an arm around her shoulders.
