Ava's POV

 

As I returned to the ship from our own thrilling shopping spree, I could see Mia and Thomas already aboard, their arms filled with shopping bags.

 

"You're finally back!" Mia exclaimed, running up to me. "We have so much to show you!"

 

I smiled, eager to see the treasures they had discovered. "Lead the way," I replied, following Mia as she charged down the hallways, chattering a mile a minute about the stores she had visited.

 

As we entered my cabin, Mia eagerly began laying out our purchases on the bed, her eyes twinkling with anticipation. "Look at this, look at this!" she exclaimed, picking up a beautiful...