Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the hammock was enough to soothe her. The scent of sea salt and sunscreen was strong around her. The waves crashed softly against the shore, a steady rhythm that matched the beat of her own heart. Leo was reading "The Last Horizon," by the notoriously private author, Silas Thorne. The words flowed easily across the page, and he found himself drawn into the story, captivated by its exotic setting. His gaze flicked upwards, towards the sky. A distant, persistent ringing, however, would soon change his entire mood.