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transport and stopped beside one of the large tree trunks. “Let’s get out for a minute.”
    Zin’s hands tightened for a second and then moved away as she slid from the seat. She could hear the groaning of the trees as the wind whistled around the trunks. “I keep expecting to see a deer or a rabbit on the trail.”
    Zin walked over and placed his arm around her shoulders. “We don’t’ have anything like that here, but we might get permission to bring some in.”
    Raising her head, she inhaled deeply. “There’s a wet scent on the wind. Are we near the ocean?”
    “No,” Kernz said. “But there is a small pond off to your left. It’s not much to look at, mostly stagnant water and rotting wood. The stench is pretty bad, so I was taking a route that would avoid it.”
    Jeni giggled. “Good thinking.” She watched as Kernz walked toward a small, flowering tree, the leaves crackling under his heavy tread. He raised his hand and caressed several of the yellow buds, trailing his fingers along the slim branches. “What are you doing?” She started to move forward, and Zin pulled her into his arms, her back pressed firmly against his chest.
    “Watch him carefully, flower, and remember the tree.”
    “Why?”
    Zin leaned down and pressed a kiss against her ear. “I promise we’ll explain when we get to the ocean.”
    Jeni sighed and watched Kernz lovingly touching the small tree. He turned and smiled brightly. “Okay, let’s get out of here and go check out the ocean.” She carefully maneuvered over the uneven ground, tripping over a knobby tree root, and letting her fingers trail over the rough tree bark.
    Zin grabbed her arm. “Are you uninjured?”
    “I’m fine. I just need to watch where I put my big feet.”
    He glanced down and laughed. “You’re feet are positively tiny.”
    Kernz pushed the two of them forward. “Come on, guys. Get aboard. We’re wasting daylight.
    Jeni took her seat, accepted her live seat belt, and the cruiser took off. A little over an hour later, they came out of the forest, and she got her first glimpse of the ocean. Sea green white caps whispered toward the uneven shoreline grabbing at the dry sand with frothy fingers. The purity of the blue sky and warm sunlight soothed her, scattering her worries about her current situation. Kernz parked the transport and hopped out onto the sand, beckoning her to follow him.
    Jeni allowed Zin to take her hand, and together they trekked across the warm sand. As they neared the water’s edge, she saw fish leaping in the churning surf. “You said this was a fresh water ocean, right?”
    Zin nodded. “Yes. Everything on Kilara is fresh water. There aren’t many indigenous animals here, but there are literally hundreds of species of fish.”
    She reached down and pulled off her shoes. Smiling, she ran toward the waves, laughing at the feel of the water against her bare feet.
    “What are you doing?” asked Zin.
    “I’m gonna wade in the ocean.” She turned toward him and bit her lip. “Is it safe?”
    Kernz stepped forward. “Go ahead, little one. There is nothing in the water that would harm you.” He glanced at Zin and then peeled off his own shoes. “I’m coming with you.”
    Jeni bent and ran her hand through the wet sand, letting the waves cleanse her fingers. She noticed something shiny in the water and moved to pick it up, finding a small, colorful shell. She started when Zin put his hands around her waist. “What did you find, flower?”
    She showed him her treasure and then turned to look out over the water. She didn’t know where to look first. Schools of turquoise blue fish danced in the water currents, while lacy fans of algae chased each other toward the shore. Something resembling a crab scuttled across the sand near a rocky part of the shore. “It’s so beautiful here.” Jeni bent down as the waves slid over her feet and then looked up as a dark shadow passed over her head.
    Kernz held out his hand and