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.

got on the water," he answered. "Fi. hing for blue. fins,

realized the implications of Daniel's question. It means the government is already monitoring our ship. She looked to Daniel in worry. "Thank you, captain. We will leave you to it, then," Daniel thanked the captain and took away the slightly dazed Anya. They stepped into

we dispose of anything into the

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of her stomach as the reality of their situation

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no way to dispose of the incriminating

attention to themselves.

to each other, whispering almost. "Somewhere no one would look when searching the ship," Anya took a deep breath, calmed herself

this mischievous bunny. "What

her voice dropping to a whisper,

eggshell A-line dress hugged her curves perfectly, the nude color blending seamlessly with her skin, creating an illusion of barely wearing anything. Her red hair cascaded in loose waves around her shoulders, adding a fiery contrast to the

of her attire.

awe at the sight of her before him. He was dressed in a classic

breathed, his voice barely above a whisper.

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 was her leaving him to realize this for himself. How did

asked. Anya froze at his action. She could not bring. herself to look his way. Why was he doing this, did he not hate

get him off her,

to get used to my clingy nature

Lena did this alone?" Anya asked,

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

do you think it is?" she

I suspect,"

irrelevant." she struggled

Chap 26 Slurrounded

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blow," he said, his grip around her growing tighter. Anya did not dare to look at him through

makeup," she said and he finally let go. She returned to what

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