Making Waves (Mythological Lovers) - Plot & Excerpts
I had five months to soak in life among the humans and spend time with the man who raised me. Warm sand shifted between my bare toes as I made my way across the beach, eager for the breath of fresh air brought by civilization. It would take days before I acclimated to the sun, no longer used to its heat against my skin. It tightened my flesh, reddening my ears within moments of leaving Abuelo’s home. A thousand smells assaulted my nose, reminding me of the contrast between human settlements and the vast ocean. As I passed a vendor peddling sweet treats, cinnamon and sugar wafted to me on the wind. My mouth watered, but I resisted and moved on to the path. Once I reached the administrative compound, my friend Teo’s secretary smiled and gestured for me to take a seat. “He’ll be right with you, Dante. Are you back to join us for another season?” “I am.” “How was your journey?” Quiet. Lonely. The usual. With a phony smile on my face, I told her the news she wanted to hear, “Great.” “I’m so glad to hear it.
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