Iris's POV

I watched the sun set on the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and violet. I'd seen the same scene thousands of times, but it was still a sight that moved me.

By that hour, the beach was already emptying out. The buzz of tourists gave way to the gentle sound of the waves as everyone headed back to their homes, inns, or hotels to start their evening.

That was my favorite time of day.

With the beach nearly deserted, I always took an hour out of my routine to go for a