It was Pearl’s turn for night watch duty. She didn’t mind. In fact, she preferred it. Staying up late had always come naturally to her. Most nights, she found herself restless, lying awake long after the others had fallen asleep. The job of patrolling the beach at night, keeping an eye out for anything unusual, suited her perfectly.
Pearl settled herself on a high cliff overlooking the water. From there, she had a clear view of the beach below, her usual domain. The waves gently ro...