Prologue
"I love you"
Three words. Nothing less, nothing more.
The moonlight gleamed off of the silent ocean waters and lit up the skies of Mineral town, as the passion went up in the small romantic pocket between two lovers. Nothing could complete the town more than the comfort of knowing some one could love you as much as he did. Time after time, you get the feeling of comfort and compassion, but then you start to realize that you are alone after all.
Claire rested her head on the faded purple bandana beside her. It has been a tough summer for her, harvesting and watering, but she has finally found a place where she could relax; right there on the sandy shores of Mineral Beach.
It was, however, all worth it. All of the sweat, grease, and sleepless nights brought the whole village together in a chain with not one missing link. They are all there to support each other, whatever the situation. But sometimes, there are secrets that cannot be told, and problems that cannot be solved.
Claire felt a soft hand brush through her golden hair. She looked up to see a weak smile looking down at her, and to her eyes, it was equivalent to a subtle spring dream. This was an ideal night: on the seashore, her nude body covered with tiny grains of sand, yet something seemed to be missing.
A passionate kiss on the lips. But it was more than that. His lips seemed to burn Claire's skin, leaving marks forever. But they were marks of love. Nothing, nothing in the world, could complete that night more.
Claire and Kai stayed there until sunrise on that quaint night. It was only until the morning birds started to sing their song, though, until Kai picked up the sleeping Claire in his muscular arms and carried her back to the farm house for another day of pain.