The night sea breeze carried a chill. Everyone sat around the bonfire, the aroma of charcoal-grilled food wafting over in waves.
Fish and shrimp sizzled on the grill. The overpowering aroma of the sauce had completely conquered Rhea. 'How can I get all our clansfolk to taste cooked food?' she wondered, huddling with Coral Cetus to discuss the matter.
Evangeline rested her chin in her hand, watching the two with great interest.
In the orange-red glow of the fire, her fair cheeks seemed to shimmer with golden light. Danton leaned against a nearby reef, gazing at her silently, his light blue eyes filled with a gentle glimmer.
The tide swelled, and after the revelry, Coral Cetus and Rhea flanked Evangeline, taking her hands. Talking and laughing, they leaped into The Deep Sea together. Danton and the others followed close behind as the moonlight spread a silver sheen across the surface of the water.
