I Won a Five-Star Island Vacation

my eyes.

I thought of Leo.

I thought of Ethan laughing.

I thought of my grandfather’s voice: You learn more about a person when they think there’s nothing to gain.

“Not yet,” I repeated.

Victor studied me.

“How much more do you need to see?”

I looked back toward the restaurant.

“Enough that I never wonder later if I was too harsh.”

His expression softened.

“Understood.continue reading …