MISTAKE 26

Chapter 26: Surrounded.

"What is that?" Daniel asked about the branch when he saw her smile.

"Something from my childhood," Anya answered and put the branch safely away.

Daniel fell silent, his mind weighing the options of pushing her further. Finally, he spoke up. How did you intend to dispose of the box?" he asked and she sighed internally when he let it

1. go.

Anya looked at him, confusion written all over her face. "What do you mean? Throwing it overboard, obviously," she said.

"I don't think that would work," he shook his head as he replied.

"Why?" she seemed even more confused.

Daniel took her hand and led her out of the cabin, a placid look in his eyes. "Come with me, Anya. Let us go ask the captain."

"The captain?" Anya asked in confusion.

Curious, Anya followed him through the corridors of the ship until they reached the control room. The captain looked up as they entered, a questioning look on his face..

"Mr. Shaw, Mrs Shaw, what can I do for you?" he asked, after a brief greeting

Daniel glanced at Anya before turning back to the captain. "Captain, are there any other ships in the area?"

The captain frowned, consulting a monitor before replying. "We've seen several passing ships since we began our vacation. Why do you ask?"

"Has anything been constant?" he asked and the captain nodded.

of them have been here since we got on the water," he answered. "Fi. hing for

"Thank you, captain. We will leave you to it, then,"

we dispose of anything into the sea, it could be used as

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a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach as the reality of their situation sank

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were trapped, with no way to dispose of the incriminating

attention to themselves.

to come up with a plan to hide it on the ship," Daniel said, his voice soft, none of them noticing that they were standing really close to each other, whispering almost. "Somewhere no one

down at this mischievous bunny. "What is it?"

closer, her voice

over the smooth fabric of her gown. The eggshell A-line dress hugged her curves perfectly, the nude color blending

of her attire.

the door to her room opened, and Daniel stepped inside, his eyes darkened in awe at the sight of her before him. He was dressed in a classic black tuxedo,

his voice barely above a

not afraid of what would happen at night, as he was afraid that she wanted to leave him. He had finally admitted to himself that he loved her, he wanted her and all it took

sure you can act it out well?" he asked. Anya froze at his action. She could not bring. herself to look his way. Why was

to get him off her, but she only

used to my clingy

Lena did this alone?" Anya

course not. My cousin is not this smart" he said and

do you think it

people I suspect," he

she struggled

Chap 26 Slurrounded

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opportunity to give my family a blow," he said, his grip around her growing tighter. Anya did not dare to look at him through the mirror, but she could tell

finally let go. She returned to

soves

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