Chapter 615

“I need to head back.”

As Lila grabbed her arm, she said, “Hugue got a tip from a guest. This part’s for you.”

Madelyn was not listening to anything else being said; her only thought was ‘escape.‘ She nodded, “Thanks. And please let him know I’m grateful.”

Lila frowned, “We’ve got a problem. A heavy storm hit, causing the ship to lose control. It won’t be repaired until tomorrow, so everyone’s staying on board tonight.”

Madelyn’s eyes widened, “Seriously?”

Lila nodded seriously, “That’s why the banquet ended early. Everyone, guests and crew alike, have to bunk here.”

The two were assigned a small, tight crew cabin. Looking out, she saw waves crashing against the ship, punctuated by deafening thunder and bright lightning flashes. Their beds? Nothing more than hard wooden planks in a room that felt damp. While

intermittently, the howling wind pulling her from her rest. Each time Lila rose to use the restroom, the movement roused Madelyn. Lila left the door slightly open, allowing a chilly

“Who are you?“.

of footsteps resounded on the wooden deck. A tall figure made his way toward the slightly ajar cabin door. As he stepped in, a vibrant flash of lightning painted the room in light,

Suddenly, a rough hand brushed her face. She jerked upright, but

Panic welled inside her, “Let

her eye. As Madelyn cried and fought, Lila lunged forward to help, but the

curtains, the vast ocean stretched out. Zach, appearing every

don’t do this!” Madelyn pleaded, her voice shaking with

close left a lasting impression on him. Since Madelyn’s departure, he had struggled with his desires. But tonight, he felt no need to hold back. Quickly, Zach removed his tie, securing Madelyn’s wrists with

voice shaky. “Don’t you dare! I’ll call

lamp on the bedside table. The sudden brightness made Madelyn blink. With a raspy voice, Zach gently held her chin, his lips pulling into a smirk, “Call the police? Remember, you’re in my room.

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