Chapter 14
Across the Western Ocean
Linh: the Western Ocean
Linh leant on the foredeck, watching Troy arm wrestle—over a barrel stood on its end—Boormar, a soldier he’d befriended.
“Leave enough of him for the girl,” said Boormar’s friend, Captain Doorna, nodding at Fiona, who blushed.
“Was that an attempt at sabotage?” Michael asked, quirking his eyebrow.
Captain Doorna winked, but Troy just grinned at Boormar, undistracted. Linh shook her head. The soldiers seemed to consider Troy one of their own. His size and willingness to arm wrestle them probably helped.
“You’re still not sure about the soldiers, are you?” Michael asked quietly as he moved beside her.
Linh shook her head. “They keep going quiet if Fiona or I walk past. Like they’re talking about us.”
Michael smiled. “It’s u
