Page 14 of Hidden Depths
"You were supposed to."
More laughter.
I watched the interaction with quiet amusement.
Military.
Definitely.
Even out of uniform.
The way they teased each other...
The way they moved...
The way they instinctively watched every entrance to the marina.
None of it was accidental.
Ben noticed me studying them.
"What?"
"You never stop looking."
He smiled.
"Occupational hazard."
"So you're the leader."
He shrugged.
"Most days."
"I figured."
"What gave it away?"
"The other five watch you before they make decisions."
His eyebrows lifted slightly.
"You notice a lot."
"I have to."
Before he could answer, Ivy came running down the dock.
"Storm!"
She stopped abruptly when she saw the guests.
"Oh."
She looked around sheepishly.
"Am I interrupting?"
