She doesn't resist being pulled closer, but her gaze drifts over their surroundings before she fully gives into it. That they're together isn't a secret, but there are reasons not to be cavalier about their affections. And reasons she can't afford to be a mess over this.

When Madi turns from the rail to face John, she takes his hand in both of hers and kisses it. He is, in this moment, a much needed anchor keeping her from going adrift. She closes her eyes and rests her forehead against his.

She doesn't know what to do. She has to lead and she doesn't know how to salvage this. Not yet.