He knew better than to force her to join him or to splash water on her. That would be enough to ruin the day and it was too perfect a day to ruin. So he left her and swam out a bit. He knew she would join him eventually if he tempted her enough. She would not leave him to swim alone. He could not allow himself to shiver in her presence. He must look like he’s having a great time.
As he watched her, he could tell his plan was working. She had gotten off the rock. She had waded knee deep. Then suddenly, without warning she plunged in. She was his, just as he always knew she was.