Summary

In Chapter Twenty-four, after they spend a few days in their cave hideout, Shane tells Lia they need to move closer to the beach so they’ll have a better chance at getting rescued. Shane mentions marriage, which almost incites a panic attack in Lia. After Shane initially asks what is wrong and doesn’t get a good answer, he pretends that everything is okay. Lia dreads having to go back to the real world but still helps Shane build a fire pit to signal searchers of their whereabouts.

In Chapter Twenty-five, Rachel begins her job at the embassy. She is bored with the paperwork that makes up her job but steels herself, reminding herself how badly she want to prove that she is not a spoiled brat. She talks to Rafe on the phone. They share their concern that neither of...