Free Fate (Drift Series Book 4) by Michael Dean Page B

surface, I released my wings and shot us deeper into the depths of the underwater world. We swam around with some of the fish and viewed some the creatures that could only be seen at this mild depth. Shade would point and tell me to go near something that she thought was unique. Unfortunately, our exploration didn’t last long because she had to come up for air. She let me know and tapped on my leg.
    When we surfaced, she released and then took in a breath.
    “That is so cool! I have to say, being with you that advantages just keep coming. I have seen so many extraordinary things from so many unique angles. It’s amazing.” She professed.
    “Wanna go again?”
    “Hell yeah I do.” She looked mischievous.
    Without hesitation, I grabbed her again and away we went into the ocean. For most of the day, we spent it in the water, occasionally going under whenever Shade felt like it. When the sun started to go down, we decided to get out of the water and watch it set. We stood together, hearing the sound of the ocean gently coming ashore, standing with only our feet submerged in the water, watching the sun go down as we embraced one another. We kissed frequently as the scene set the proper mood.
    “There’s no one around, pull out your wings and embrace me…just for a moment?” Shade asked me softly.
    I did as she requested and embraced her in my cocoon in front of the setting sun.
    “C’mon babe, let’s go to dinner.”
    “Oh boy.” I sarcastically replied.
    Shade just grinned and held my hand as we casually strolled side by side back to our little suite to get dressed. Shade made sure that I made my magic happen by dressing in a dinner suit that matched her astonishingly tight fitting, grey dress she changed into.
    “What took you so long?” I teased her.
    “Shut up. I’m human, I actually have to shower, take clothes on and off, and get ready before I go out.”
    “Hey, I showered.” I kidded her some more.
    “Yes, you did…but I don’t have the ability to pull a change of dress out of thin air and have it magically appear upon my body like you. I was surprised you actually put on your wedding tux.” She messed with me as she adjusted her hair in a mirror close to the front door.
    “Hey…what can I say, I’m good like that.” I came up behind her and kissed her neck.
    “You’re impossible. C’mon, I made us reservations. We’re gonna be late.” She smirked and rolled her eyes.
    “The late is all on you.” I opened the door and waved for her to go through it before me with arrogance.
    Shade merely huffed at me playfully and walked by me.
    When we got to the restaurant, we were seated outside. We had a wonderful overview of the ocean. This outside, patio area was dimly lit, making it very warm and intimate. A single candle was placed between us and we ordered a bottle of wine.
    “Funny, now that I am of age to drink, I don’t really want to as much anymore.” Shade pointed out.
    “Should we cancel the wine?” I grinned.
    “Oh no, that compliments the mood out here to a T. I just meant, now that I can, I don’t want to as much.” She shrugged.
    The waiter approached and poured our first glasses, he waited for us to taste the wine and approve it before he left us.
    “So what do you think this home of ours will look like?” She asked.
    “I don’t know, but I can’t get over how much everyone has done for us. It will be good to know that you will be well cared for if something happens to me.”
    “Really, Leo? You're going to bring that up now? You have the worst timing sometimes, I swear.” She looked out to the ocean and sipped from her glass.
    “I’m sorry, you’re right, but we do have to quit sweeping this under the rug. Sooner or later, we need to talk about this, address the what-ifs that are very prevalent in our lives. Not to mention very real.”
    “When we get back home, Leo, not now.”
    “Fair enough. I’m sorry.” I reached out and grabbed her hand that was resting