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decent time.”
    With a sigh, Maya stood up. “Okay, fine. I suppose I shouldn't push my luck too much, or they might never let me leave again.”
    â€œWe'll make sure you don't miss anything in the morning, don't worry,” Ethan said, and waved.
    â€œI can show her the way, if you'd like, Lady Oceina,” Tyson offered. “I'm actually ready to get to bed too. I didn't sleep the best last night, and it's catching up to me.”
    Tai raised an eyebrow, but then nodded. “All right. Thank you, Tyson. We'll see you both in the morning. Sleep well.” She glanced over at Ethan and Dani, sitting on the couch. “You two don't stay up too late either.”
    â€œI know, Mom, and same goes for you and Miss Kat,” Ethan teased. Dani couldn't help but giggle, because when their mothers got together, the women had a tendency to talk until all hours of the night. They did it enough on the phone, but it was even worse in person.
    Tai threw her hands up. “At least I tried.”
    â€œNight, Mom.” He blew her a kiss. When she was gone, he sighed. “To be honest, sleep is kind of the last thing on my mind.”
    â€œSame,” Dani agreed. “Wanna head out to the beach?”
    â€œThe beach? No, you know I hate it there,” he said, voice dripping with sarcasm. Ethan grabbed Dani by the hand and pulled her off of the couch. She knew mentioning the beach would excite him. In fact, Dani was pretty sure that if he could, he'd live there. While she wasn't as much of a fan, she did like being there with him.
    Giggling, Dani slipped on her sandals. “Going out. Be back later!” she called out right as she went out the door, and then the two ran down the path outside her house.
    Dani's family lived on a hill about three miles from town. They lived far enough away that their home was fairly private, but close enough to walk to everything without problems. Because of her father's role in the war between the Oceina and the Inero, there were only so many places they could go as a family. It used to be that he was confined to the boundaries of their home. Over the years, he'd been granted an extension to visit her Uncle Jason, and then to go into town. Now he could walk anywhere on the island, but Ethan's father, the Great Oceina Lord, had made it perfectly clear that her father would always be watched. She didn't know how he could stand it, but house arrest was better than prison or execution.
    The beach was half a mile down the road. As soon as they arrived, Ethan kicked off his shoes, pulled off his shirt, and dove right into the water despite it being dark out. There was one lone street lamp around twenty feet away, but that wasn't enough light to give her enough confidence for a swim. Ethan was made for the water, though. It made him strong; he could breathe in it, so she was sure he could handle anything that might go wrong. Besides, she wasn't about to complain, or he might put his shirt back on. Ethan was thin but handsome and stronger than he seemed. She'd gladly take advantage of the free show.
    He surfaced, wearing a big smile on his face. It lit up the night. “You coming in?”
    â€œAre you kidding me?” Dani shook her head. Being a fire dragon gave her a slight aversion to all things water.
    â€œI forgot you're such a party pooper,” he said, and swam back to the shore. He sat down on the sand, keeping his feet in the water.
    Dani took off her sandals and got comfortable next to him. She dipped her toes into the water, ignoring the slight sting that happened every time she made contact with it, and stared out at the night sky.
    â€œThe constellations changed again,” Ethan observed.
    â€œThey do that over the seasons,” she teased.
    â€œI know. It just is amazing. I can never get over how there are so many more of them here than at home.”
    She laughed. “There is the same amount of stars here as there is in the city. You