Chapter 151: THIRD POV.
But recalling how Jacob had specifically pleaded with her before he left, asking her with those soft eyes to take good care of their sorry lot and keep the peace on the vessel, she decided to forcefully suppress her heavy frustrations.
She took a deep, quiet breath, burying her anger deep down inside her chest.
She was doing this for Jacob, and only for Jacob. If it helped keep his plans on track, she would force herself to endure a few hours of this.
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Splash...
The bottom of the first wooden boat scraped loudly against the shallow pebbles beneath the surface, and a second later, both ships gradually came ashore, sliding onto the wet, white sand of the island's beach.
The water rolled gently against the wood as the motion of the boats finally stopped.
Artria stepped down first, hopping lightly over the side of the wooden hull before the men could even secure the ropes.
