Page 128 of Hidden Depths

The intercom came alive.

"Everyone."

"Brace yourself."

"Remain inside."

"Stay away from windows."

Storm's voice never shook.

Not once.

Hazel was already moving before the announcement ended.

"Frank."

"Rose."

"With me."

Rose stood immediately.

"What happened?"

"We'll explain later."

"But right now..."

Hazel offered her hand.

"...I need you to trust us."

Frank never hesitated.

"We do."

They followed her toward the reinforced interior passageway.

Willow reached the salon from the galley.

She looked toward Ivy.

Their eyes met.

Neither spoke.

Neither had to.

The words Nathan had spoken still hung between them.

Murdered.

Willow felt tears threaten.

She swallowed them back.

Later.