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K ai and Jesse hoisted the mainsail and the headsail, Bertie flying around and being her bossy self, as Hollyn steered the boat—her boat.

Otis laid contently at her feet, put to sleep by the gentle rocking of the massive sailboat.

She couldn’t stop smiling lately at the thought that she owned her own sailboat— The Siren Witch .

Not only that, but she had her mother Layla again and her aunt Jesse.

She also had new family. Coral and her family had become an important part of Hollyn’s life.

Alek, Natalia, Willow, and Nana Jo were now her people, too.

Most importantly, though, she had Kai.

Of course, in order to pay for all of this, Hollyn had finally sold off the gold coins she’d found in the Carolinas, including not just one, but two Tricentennial Royal coins she’d found in the mix.

It had been enough to buy the boat and the plane, but they weren’t exactly retired yet.

Hollyn continued to dive for treasure in the ocean, knowing now that she no longer needed SCUBA equipment to do so, and Kai joined her when he wasn’t flying passengers from place to place.

All in all, they were enjoying their life together, taking a few risks here and there to remind them that they were both free.

As the sails were tied off, Kai came up beside Hollyn and took her in his arms. Jesse took over the wheel and gave them a knowing smile.

“Kai, it’s the middle of the day.”

“And you look too good in that bikini to waste it. Come on, I have a treasure to show you in our cabin.”

She laughed knowingly. “That’s the corniest line ever, but you’re in luck. I happen to be in the mood for corny today.”

“Well, lucky me because I’m in the mood for you.”

Hollyn and Kai ran below, kissing and laughing the whole way. Love looked good on Hollyn, and she didn’t mind the look of love Kai gave her every time his gaze fell on her.

It had been a real wild one, but she wouldn’t have dreamed it any other way—not in her wildest dreams.

The End