Chapter 12
Later that day, Gavi searched the ship for Herrith. The decks were busy with preparation as the king got ready to meet with the captains of six other vessels. Crews of slaves cleaned the poop deck and put out tables for feasts they would never taste, sailors tied down sails, and set anchor. Gavi kept his head down as he slipped between the many busy people. He found Herrith just outside the king's chambers. The older man looked alarmed to see Gavi, then gestured irritably for him to follow as he walked away from the room.
"You and Aria are going to be the death of me," Herrith grumbled, his red robe flapping as he walked. He shot a sharp glance at Gavi. "And when was the last time you bathed? I can smell you from here."
"You know we have no place to bathe on this ship," Gavi
