Page 144 of Hidden Depths
"I didn't know there was anything worse."
Nathan looked at him.
"There is."
"When the wrong people own the ship."
I swallowed.
"You know her name."
It wasn't a question.
Nathan nodded once.
"I do."
No one interrupted him.
Even Frank and Rose had quietly joined us on the bridge.
Rose slipped her hand into Frank's.
Frank squeezed it gently.
Neither looked away from Nathan.
Finally...
He spoke.
"Her name is Mariner's Crown."
The name meant nothing to me.
Nothing to Hazel.
Nothing to Willow.
Nothing to Ivy.
But...
The instant Nathan said it...
Ben's expression changed.
His eyes narrowed.
"I've heard that name."
Nathan nodded.
"I hoped you hadn't."
Ben looked toward him.
"Private registry."
