“More s’mores coming right up.” Marina twirled a slim wire basket over a fire on the beach, trying to keep her gaze off Jack. Much to her consternation, he’d had the nerve to show up with Leo and Scout after standing her up last night.
She glanced around the fire, where her family and friends were roasting skewered marshmallows to a blackened crisp. The sweet scent of marshmallows, toasted graham crackers, and melted chocolate rose on the ocean breeze, along with the sounds of laughter and chatter. They’d all pitched in to bring beach chairs, blankets, and coolers.
Kai and Axe were the guests of honor. Many of their friends were gathered around, including Jen and George, Leilani and Roy, and Kai’s friends who were visiting from New York and Los Angeles. Shelly from the Seabreeze Inn and
