Shane Sterling wasn't in a suit today, which made him look less intense than usual. He was wearing a muted Harrington jacket and a pair of jeans—a clean, simple, and stylish outfit that made him look a couple of years younger.
He saw Isla Prescott and smiled at her from a distance.
It was a deep smile, like a crescent moon breaking through the clouds, making his stern brow look incredibly soft.
Isla Prescott heard Annabelle Leighton's voice drift from the other end of the line. "Can you believe this guy? Just so he could have a legitimate excuse to join our trip, he cooked up this scheme to invite everyone's partners. And you know what's even more infuriating?"
"What?"
"The most infuriating part is that all of you have boyfriends, while I'm the only single one here! I was planning on relaxing, and now I have to watch you all be lovey-dovey for the whole trip!" Annabelle wailed over the phone. "I wish I could just go and kidnap Officer Hayes and bring him here!"
