Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Fiona just shook her head, not offering up any explanation.

"You'll see in a few days," she said, all mysterious.

Jane could tell Fiona wasn't going to spill, so she let it go. She plopped down in a chair, poured herself some water, and settled in like she owned the place. "I ran into Jean at registration," she said. "She was with the Gregory family crowd. As soon as she saw me, she started begging me to add her name to our team, but I turned her down."

"Keep an eye on her," Fiona said quietly. "And make sure the three girls on her team are careful about what they eat."

If Fiona's hunch was right, Jean was up to something.

"Got it. Here, hold on to this registration slip. You'll need it to get in tomorrow."

When Jane left, she remembered Fiona's warning and didn't touch the water in the room. Instead, she grabbed a few bottles of mineral water and handed them out to the other four girls. Still, Jean was nowhere to be found.

Rooms on the island were tight. Only Fiona and Jane got singles-the other three contestants and Jean had to pair up and share.

"Where's Jean?" Jane asked, holding two spare bottles.

idea," one of the girls replied. "She said she wanted to see the ocean.

You all get some rest and stay sharp.

other two, trying to fit in and up her own chances. Jean might be

path to the beach. She spotted Jean sitting on a rock, looking out at the waves,

said, pulling her jacket tighter. The island was hot during the

Jane." Jean's voice was

stopped and looked at

else, Jane sighed. "Whatever happens, this was your choice. Fiona didn't force you-you gave up your

here, Mr. Connor would have let me

She turned and gave Jean a sharp look. "Even if I wasn't

right. Even

up, Fiona would've taken the spot herself. She'd never

to shine. If you wasted it, that's on you. And

on the rocks.