Ava's POV

 

I woke up with my heart racing as I heard the sound of shouting and scuffling outside our cabin.

 

‘What is…?” For a moment, I was consumed by fear, unsure of what was happening. Then I remembered William's words from the day before—we would be arriving at a new port in the morning.

 

I sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes and trying to clear the fog of sleep from my head. As I did so, I heard William's voice outside, barking orders to the crew.

 

"Hurry up," he shouted. "We need to be ready to disembark as soon as we arrive. I want no delays!"

I could...