I kicked at the soaked sheets, trying to disentangle
them from my sweaty legs. They were all twisted up,
but I managed to pull my feet free and roll over onto
my side. I knew that in a very short time I would be
shivering so badly that I’d be forced to pull the
matted sheets back up again, but …
Sharon and Meagan lay side by side on the beach,
watching the sun fade over the horizon. The air was
warm despite the darkening sky; it was going to be a
hot night. The sand was deserted as far as they could
see in either direction — the public beaches were a
few miles down the road, and tall fences …