Page 181 of Hidden Depths
"They haven't missed a thing."
Hazel said quietly beside me.
Ward smiled.
"They won't."
Nathan watched the three men for several moments.
"I've known sailors who kept watch."
He nodded toward the deck.
"Those men..."
"...they're hunters."
Ben looked toward the stern.
"They're both."
Scott glanced at the radar.
"Mariner's Crown is holding position."
"Same distance?"
Ben asked.
Scott nodded.
"Just under two miles."
"They're staying outside normal conversation range."
Ward frowned.
"They don't want to spook us."
"No."
Ben answered.
"They want us comfortable."
Storm looked at the glowing radar screen.
"They're going to be disappointed."
Willow entered the bridge carrying another tray with our dinner.
"I know."
She smiled before anyone could speak.
"You've all forgotten to eat again."
Frank laughed.
