He switched on the light in the room and picked up his phone to check the time. It was already past midnight.

Throwing off the blanket, he got out of bed, quickly dressed, and grabbed his phone and room key before heading out.

There were still people by the beach, but not many. Most of those who remained had pitched tents along the sandy beach and planned to spend the night there.

Earlier, Mary had suggested they camp on the beach together, but he had refused.

The constant sound of the waves