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Chapter Twenty-Four

Penulis: Mandi Martin
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-06-20 15:33:08

"Why the hell is he lettin' pigs on board anyway?"

The low voice was acidic. Much like its' owner.

His glazed eyes scanned the deck to make sure no one was in earshot who shouldn't be. He couldn't risk being overheard, even about a topic that most everyone agreed upon. Nowadays the desire to stab someone in the deck was higher than ever.

"Ain't my place to try and figure out what Hemlock is thinkin'," his companion muttered, sweeping the access water back into the cesspool of the sea. "Must 'ave some reason. And who bloody cares?"

The man grimaced, filthy water splashing his filthy trousers. "He'd 'ave gutted him in the beginning."

"If you're hinting that he's gone soft, then don't." The other looked up sharply, narrowing his eyes dangerously, the receded orbs glistening like slivers of glass. "This might be what we need. If Hemlock don't figure somethin' out, we've got a few ideas. Even if they don't work. It'll ease the strain."

The pair fell silent, looking across the deck
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