Chapter 58

Over the next few days, she floated through most of it in bliss.

Chris took her exploring the island, surfing, snorkeling, cliff diving, visiting temples, and sampling all sorts of tasty local treats. Everywhere they went, he looked after her thoughtfully, patiently showing her the ropes and making her feel like she was living a dream.

Sometimes she wished life could stay like this forever, free of worries or baggage, forgetting the past and ignoring the future, just stretching out the joy indefinitely.

Every relationship has its honeymoon phase; why couldn’t it last a lifetime?

While surfing, she spotted Travis, impossible to miss. On the beach, with guys showing off their bare torsos, his stood out: tall, bulky, muscles toned and balanced, like a rugged male model.

She forced her gaze away, but his image lingered in her head.

Sure, she liked Chris, had fun with him, and he treated her well. Staying with him long-term would be a stroke of luck, yet she couldn’t stop thinking about other men’s bodies.

She was starting to realize there was a restless beast inside her, clashing with her desire to be a good woman: a greedy, wicked creature that welcomed any handsome guy’s advances, even if forced, devouring them eagerly.