Kate, on the other hand, had a dancer's legs, to some extent, which meant she wasn't entirely without running power, and could maybe theoretically outrun him, shooting him glances over her shoulder and laughing as she ran along the beach.

But she'd spent some time in the sun already, and she'd had a few drinks, and then there was that slight vibe of wanting to get caught, so...

She was likely to end up in the water, yep. But she wasn't going to make it too easy for him.