Time was my ally, and I was determined to use it wisely. As the morning unfurled into afternoon, I orchestrated a plan of my own. My mind raced through the possibilities, the risks. I had to find a way to alert the authorities without arousing suspicion. The idea of confronting Darren and Lyanna was tempting, but their smiles held too many secrets, and I couldn’t afford to tip them off just yet.
The ship’s itinerary provided a perfect escape plan. That evening was a scheduled stop at a bustling port city. The kind of place where I could slip away into the crowd, where a call for help could reach beyond the confines of this floating trap. Until then, I needed to tread carefully.
