Chapter 69 A Strange Man At The Gate

• The gentle murmur of waves lapping against the shoreline drifted through the open balcony doors, mingling with the golden rays of the early morning sun that cascaded across the silky white sheets.
• “Hmm,” Sarah murmured softly as she stirred beneath the light fabric, her senses slowly awakening to the world around her.
• A warm, comforting aroma danced through the air, teasing her nostrils and coaxing a smile to her lips.