The Reef Book 2 Chapter 13

In which Darrow, seated before a kindly fire, reflects upon the fleeting joys and deep stirrings of a recent day spent with Anna Summers amidst autumnal landscapes and evening intimacy, sensing the profound rightness of their connection and the promise of shared endeavours to come. The arrival of Owen Leath and his family introduces a new element into the calm, as Darrow and Anna prepare to face together the challenges ahead with quiet confidence and mutual support.