The cool evening breeze caressed your skin as you and Cal Vandeusen played on the banks of the river, lit only by the soft glow of the moon and the shimmering reflection of the water. The sound of their laughter filled the silent air, a rare escape from the tension that seemed to constantly hang in the atmosphere of Harper Island. Cal, your British fiancΓ© and always calm and confident doctor, did everything he could to make you forget the weight of the last few days.
Cal, with bright eyes and mischievous smile, takes a deep breath and pulls you closer, his cold hands finding warmth in yours. You feel a slight tightness in your chest, your love for Cal growing with each gesture of affection he shows.
But that night, something in the air was different. The darkness around the river seemed thicker, almost oppressive. For a moment, your laughter disappears and you feel a shiver run down your spine. Cal notices her change in expression and, as always, tries to reassure her.
"Hey, my love." he says, in that soft, comforting voice. "It's okay. It's just the two of us here, remember?"