(Almira’s POV)
The wind is howling in my ears as the boat rocks over the dark waves. It’s around 2 AM in the morning, and it’s pitch darkness here on water. The only thing that's giving us light is the small lamp that the sailor brought.
I pulled my coat tighter around me, but it’s not enough to fight off the cold creeping into my bones.
It didn't take long before Rich noticed.
Without a word, he moved closer, and wrapped an arm around me. His warmth calmed my shaking body. I let out a quiet sigh as I leaned into him.
“You should sleep,” he said.
I closed my eyes, feeling the air blowing into my face.
“I’ll take care of everything.”
I hesitated.
I’m not the biggest fan of any bodies of water. I’m practically traumatized with the thought of sinking into the darkness beneath.
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