testament to her surprise and disbelief, as the man who carelessly

cross, and when they do," the man scoffed, his voice laced with a hint of arrogance, "our conversati

shade of crimson. She made a valiant effort to release her grip on the situ

shaking in dismay. Savannah, unable to rest

en herself and the enigmatic man. A veil of secrecy env

o heed to the opinions of others regarding h

ve her knee into the man's most vulnerable re

ger. You are the one who bumped into me. Just FYI, even if you are the last man here inside the cruise ship, I shall never endeavor to engage in

er unwavering agonizing torment. It gripped the man's thr

The word hung in the air, heavy with the weight of his insult. How could her words c

fiery glare, Savannah's voice dripped with anger as she delivered her words. And then, w

of an unbearably conceited person quickly foiled her plans. The man stood before her, h

athom how such a petite figure could possess the power t

aze fixed the enigmatic woman standing before him, his jaw clenched tigh

fiery willpower. In a bold display of defiance, she brazenly extende

e delivered a resounding kick to the man's leg

ead!" Her voice dripped

yes, and you can't see that not everyone who approaches you Bullshit!" With a disdainful g

ing with derision, "your appearance lacks th

sisted in her relentless assault, hurling a barrage of insults at the

g the man's attention so completely that her words fell on deaf ears. Befo

ah's voice dripped with a menacing undertone as she utter

ble experiences I have in store for you," she thre

ly raised her fist, a potent symbol of menace, befo

ight of her frustration. She left the opulent party with an unmistakable air of diss

al black aura, possesses an uncanny abilit

eek black halter dress that clings to her form. Her face, eng

! Never before had she graced the halls of revelry, for her

the merriment of a grand soirée. Alas, her long-awaited moment

to label me as nothing more than a mere slut." With a fiery glar

ed along the corridor, her thoughts

d under her breath, her words barel

ng wall, its sturdy surface trembling under the weight of

n't know how she got back here. Her breaths came in slow, deliberate

uriating man. Savannah took a deep breath, willing her racing heart to slow its frantic pac

wly and deliberately, each number rolling

e that had settled there. Four, five, six... She could feel the tension in her body easi

again! It's a good thing I'm a black belt in taekwondo; otherwise I wouldn't be able to kick him all t

kicks and punches upon the unsuspecting so

hell of

solitude of his room, his countenance etched with an

jaw, wincing as the icy sensation provided a momentary respite from the sharp pain. The room was

this time to soothe the ache that resonated from a different source. The memory

helming strength that he was unable to e

strength, leaving him utterly speechless. The sheer force of her presence had rendered him incapable

ge of caution: "That woman, my friend, is noth

few fleeting moments prior, the woman's cou

ortitude to confront the assembled multitude, particularly in l

of his eyes, succumbed to the weariness that had been tugging at his eyelids

kened the man from his sleep. Phantom's piercing gaze narrowed, his eyes glinting with det

he man's body swayed unsteadily, struggling to maintain its balance. The unexpected mo

ntinued its relentless dance upon the tumultuous waves. The ship was on its side and seemed to

widened, stretching wider than ever before. With a determined force, he exerted himself to push open

door, the water came in. He wasn't just freakin

hisper as he uttered the words,

guard, leaving him momentarily speechless. It

ir, one sound stood out above all else: the resounding blow of a mighty force. It reverberated

he did not return to his room. He was looking for a way to

ense of fear began to envelop him as he valiantly fought to preserve

cumbing to the relentless embrace of the unforgiving

, its rungs beckoning to him like a lifeline amidst the chaos. With a resolute hear

him, he found himself on the precipice of veering towards the right, where an e

upon him. She lay sprawled on the cold, hard floor, her delicate form crumpled in a heap. A cr

self compelled to seek the assistance of another indivi

woman into his arms. Her limp and lifeless body seemed to wei

he swallowed hard, the sound echoing in the silence. When he got

ght of a curse that had haunted him, for The Captain, a figure of authority

ves of those aboard his vessel, fully aware of the treac

sheartening sight. The cabin crew, entrusted with the safety and well-bei

ckets and a chance at survival, the crew seemed to prioritize their own preservation above all

h frustration, unleashed a torrent of curses that echoed through the air, each

had left him utterly stunned, his mind struggling to comprehend the reality of what lay b

nd allow the waves to carry them. He relinquished control to the