Chapter 26

I woke up with the first rays of sunlight coming in through the window. But I also hadn’t slept for most of the night, partly because I had no experience on the high seas, and the rocking of the ship was not doing well to my stomach, and partly also because my mind was over-thought. And all facing a certain commander. I had the feeling that I was acting like an idiot, and it hurt my pride.

I got out of bed, and when I washed and dressed decently, I started thinking about the scene last night. How had Lina stopped in Dimitri’s bed? He was so... immoral.

Then I heard light knocks on the door, so soft that I thought I was imagining things. But then someone knocked again, and my heart jumped irrationally. Because I couldn’t be the commander, he wouldn’t be so gentle... Battery?

I got up and opened the door. Standing with her gaze on the floor, was Lina, her hands were crossed in front of her small body, and she made a rather shy curtsy, muttering a "Good morning, Your Highnes