Chapter 25
ONCE THE BOAT was out of the harbour on the open water of the delta, the peaceful silence that surrounded them was unbelievable. The only sound was the rippling of water against the side of the boat.
Nellie and Henrik leaned against the outer wall of the Captain’s cabin. Nellie was half expecting a call for help from Gisele, Koby or Floris at the bow of the ship, but it didn’t come.
She expected smaller boats to follow them, but it took time to get a boat organised and collect a team of sea cows who were unused to a harness.
“We’re free,” Nellie said to herself as if she still couldn’t believe it.
“That was amazing,” Henrik said.
“No, you were amazing. I’ve never seen anyone shoot two arrows in such quick succession.”
“It’s a skill learned with age.”
Nellie chuckled. “I
