Hannah was trembling in my arms and when I looked down at her face, I saw that her eyes were closed. “Hannah, you can open your eyes. It’s over.”
“Wow. I was asleep last time. That felt like riding the down side of a rollercoaster that never stops.”
“What is a rollercoaster?” I wanted to know her, to understand her, but it was like she was speaking another language, like she was from another world. Which she was. My heart felt heavy with the thought, but I didn’t have time to dwell on it.
“Welcome, commander! Lady Deston.” Captain Hendry and his mate stood at the edge of the transport.
Hannah turned in my arms and I let her go. “Anne!” The women hugged and Anne pulled out of Hannah’s arms with a warm smile. “Come, Hannah. I want to show you around. I’ve heard so much about you from my
