Charlotte’s POV
The beach was even more beautiful up close. White sand stretched for what looked like miles in either direction, and the water was so clear I could see straight to the bottom. A few other guests were scattered along the shore, but it wasn’t crowded.
Nora let go of my hand and ran straight for the water.
“Wait!” I called after her. “Let me put sunscreen on you first!”
She skidded to a stop and ran back, groaning impatiently while I slathered sunscreen on her arms, legs, and face. Once she was covered, she took off again, splashing into the shallow water with a squeal.
I kicked off my sandals, peeled off my clothes, and followed her in. The water was warmer than I expected, lapping at my ankles as I waded in deeper. Nora was already crouched down, peering
