It was not until noon that Aurora woke up. Henry was sitting at the table reading a book or was he writing. Aurora was uncertain. She had to blink several times to clear her vision.
Henry seemed to have noticed that she was already awake. “Did you sleep well, my love?” He asked.
“More than enough,” Aurora replied, smiling. Then she felt her bed shakier than usual.
Henry was quick to her side. “Do not worry, everything will flow smoothly in a while. It is just raining in this part of the sea.” He said as he held her hand.
Their ship was indeed crossing through one of the most turbulent areas of the North Sea going to England. Henry had been in these waters too many times that he had already lost count. He could feel that Aurora was tense.
“Do not be afraid, my love, I am here. I would
