The salty air of the beach house filled my lungs as I stepped inside, the warmth of the sun still clinging to my skin. I could hear the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore, a soothing rhythm that contrasted with the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. This weekend getaway had been a long time coming. I had just turned twenty-two, and my two best friends, Cole and Ryan, were eager to celebrate my birthd...