Silas swiftly handed over the bag in his hand. “Here!”

Reaching out, Shane took it before asking, “Was there anything usual last night?”

Aware that he wanted to know whether Sean returned last night, Silas shook his head. “No, there was nothing unusual. The radar on our cruise ship didn't detect the presence of a helicopter either, so Sean didn't approach the island last night.”

Shane grunted in acknowledgment before shutting the door. Then, he whirled around and headed toward the bathroom.

By the time he finished showering, ten minutes had already passed.

He changed into a fresh set of clothes before exiting the bathroom. He proceeded to walk over to the side of the bed and bent down slightly, patting Natalie's exposed shoulder gently. “Wake up.”

“Ugh...” A frown marred Natalie's face. Subsequently, she slowly opened her eyes. The moment she glimpsed the man's countenance, a smile bloomed on her face. “Good morning, Darling.”

“Good morning. Hurry up and wake up. It's time for breakfast.” Shane straightened.

Yawning, Natalie rubbed her eyes and extended a hand at him. “Pull me up.”

Shane gave a low chuckle before reaching out and pulling her up.

Sitting up on the bed, Natalie suddenly sucked in a breath.

expression stiffened, and he hastily inquired, “What's

Natalie's face, and she muttered with a shy smile,

night without any restraint, so

heard that than he flipped open the

Shane. I'm fine. I'll

him to see her before she cleaned

she was unaware, but she

and remarked, “I'll go and fill the bathtub for you. Soak for a bit,

Natalie nodded in

Shane went

Natalie heard the sound of running

she flipped open the covers and got

the floor, it tugged at her sore spot. Her legs went weak, and she almost

of the bed in the nick of

clothes from the floor and made do with them before heading toward the

glanced over his shoulder upon hearing movement behind him. “You came at just the right time. The water is

you, Darling! You should go out first,” Natalie uttered as she

in acquiescence before he

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