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The Mykonos sun poured its relentless heat over the glittering sea, painting Malia and Allie in gold as they floated just beyond the shore. Laughter and pulsing music spilled from the beach clubs dotting the coast. Malia’s eyes traveled across the busy shoreline until they settled on a more secluded stretch, where a group of unmistakably LA tourists had gathered. Among them stood Malachi Barton—his dark curls catching the light, his white shirt open over his chest, an air of easy, accustomed magnetism about him. He looked utterly at home in the attention. Then, as if feeling the weight of her stare, he turned his head. His gaze found hers across the shimmering water and held. He didn’t glance away. Instead, a real, unscripted smile touched his lips, breaking through his usual compos…