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Fuck. Ren had always been pretty, but now? With a little age and hard earned muscles? He was…

I cocked my head, sat up, and crawled to the edge of the bed. I grabbed his thigh and ran my thumb over the black ink tattoo. Redemption with vintage scroll work.

“Redemption calls…” I whispered the line from the Lunar Rift song.

Ren answered with the last line. “Could you redeem me?”

Could I? That was what he begged with his eyes. But his mouth wouldn’t say the words.

“I’ve been naked this whole time, and you didn’t notice. I’ll have to work harder to impress you.”

The jokes, the banter, the angry flirting. They were all a gift. He was gifting me space to let me process.

I took it.

“I’ve been a little busy.”

“What? You can’t multi-task?”

I rolled my eyes and flopped back onto the bed. Mackenzie curled right into me, her purr soothing the jagged edges of memories.

DAY 10 - AT SEA

TODAY’S TIDE

GAMES DECK SPOTLIGHT

Where Adventure Meets the Sea

Our Games Deck offers more than just spectacular views. This entertainment zone combines classic cruise favorites with cutting-edge attractions. Whether you’re seeking solo challengesor pack bonding experiences, the Games Deck provides the perfect backdrop for creating memorable moments.

Featured Attractions:

The Summit – Rock Climbing Wall

Home Run Zone – Batting Cages

Seabreeze Mini Golf

Pickleball

Additional Activities:

Table Tennis

Shuffleboard

Giant Chess

Cornhole

TODAY’S TOURNAMENTS:

Morning Mini Golf Challenge (10:00 AM) Prizes for lowest score

Afternoon Pickleball Match (2:00 PM) All designations welcome

Pack Challenge: Home Run Derby (3:00 PM) Pack vs Pack competition. Test your batting average against other packs. Special trophy for the highest scoring pack.

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