Keelan had done her best both to help the sailors, and stay out of their way. Remus took her under his wing and gave her several specific tasks to perform. Unfortunately, she had to go to the starboard side to complete them, removing her chance to watch the pier.
When she went to back a couple hours later, she chanced a quick glance long enough to notice Orvis was no longer at his post. That should’ve given her some sense of relief, but instead, an uneasy shadow settled in her chest.
“Weigh anchor, lads!” Conal braced his legs, hands on his hips. “Hands to braces, set topsails, and let down the sheets!”
The anchor was raised, and the hoisted sails billowed full and urgent. The crew looked with satisfaction at the brisk gusts filling the canvas.
Landon stood near the helm, issuing addit
