Her lips and fingers felt incredibly warm in contrast with the night air. It stopped his breath short just for a moment before he could properly return in kind.

She looked beautiful in this dress. It would be a shame to ruin it. That knowledge, however, didn't stop him from reaching to tug her down properly into the sand. He would apologize later, but for now, it was wonderful to press her down with kisses and feel himself surrounded only by Anne and the sound of the waves.