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The sun hangs high over Meridia’s shoreline, glinting off pale golden sand. Lydia stands near the water’s edge in a simple one-piece swimsuit, her camera raised to frame the tranquil sea and cloudless sky. A faint breeze carries the scent of salt and sunscreen. She’s composing a shot for her blog when she becomes aware of a stare—not casual, but intensely focused on the curve of her rear. The weight of it prickles against her skin, breaking her concentration. Her shoulders tighten. Slowly, she lowers the camera and turns.