Chapter 14: Surprise on the WaterGordon was glad the sea was calm. Their first day of sailing to the Outlands had been sunny and warm. The winds were in their favor and they were making good time, but Gordon could tell that Aline was still worried.
“I'd give you a coin for your thoughts, but I never seem to have any coin,” Gordon said.
Aline arched her eyebrow, c*****g her head slightly, “You couldn't afford my thoughts anyway.”
“Are you worried about Harlow, or the mission?”
“Both,” Aline said, “I'm glad your mother trusts him, but I don't. The crew either. Something seems wrong, but I can't figure out what it is. Don't you think it's suspicious that there are parts of the ship off limits to us?”
Gordon nodded, “Yes, but mother doesn't seem worried about it.”
“Oh, yes I am,” Ellice
