Chapter 30

Peyton put on a brave face and forced a smile as Beau helped her onto the deck. I dropped the bag and small cooler onto the floor of the boat and hopped in. Normally, I sat in the seat next to Beau while he drove-his boat, he was captain-but since Peyton situated herself up front, I joined her. When Beau started the engine, she chewed on her lip and grabbed the seat cushion and edge of the boat as soon as we started moving.

I tried to mask my humor, although I did a shitty job. "Once we get through the no-wake zone, he'll pick up speed."

"Was that meant to comfort me?" She might choke on her nervous laughter.