Morning light filtered through the cabin windows, no longer a threat to Samantha thanks to that potion from Lily. "Still can't believe I can do this," she mused, walking barefoot in a patch of sunlight. "The same potion that helped the other vampires walk in daylight during the war."
"Does this mean beach day?" Kai's eyes lit up, already planning their first trip to the lake they'd discovered during their initial exploration.
The lake became their favorite retreat. Crystal clear water surrounded by towering pines, secluded enough that they could be themselves without worry. Kai would splash around like an oversized puppy while Samantha marveled at how sunlight sparkled on water - something she hadn't seen in months.
Marcus found a rental place in the nearby town that offered kayaks. "Your vampire grace might come in handy here," he teased as Samantha nearly tipped her kayak the first time.
