Mia's POV "Captain! Captain! We're here! France is in sight!" shouted one of the men, his voice muffled by the wind. I rushed to the port side of the ship, my eyes scanning the horizon for any signs of land. And then, there it was. France, in all its glory. I breathed in the fresh sea air. We'd made it—and even better, we'd arrived early! William turned to the crew, his voice shaking with excitement. "Congratulations, everyone! We've made it to France, and we did it in record time." The crew erupted into applause and cheers, their voices echoing across the water. We made our way to the merchant's warehouse, and as soon as we docked, William sent a message to her: "Madame, your spices have arrived, and your other cargoes will be delivered to you tonight." As William and the other sailors were busy offloading the ship, I was surprised to see the merchant herself driving up the pier in her horseless carriage. She stepped out, her eyes locked on William. "I have come to inspect my c

William's POV As the sun set, I stood at the helm of the ship, feeling content. “Everything’s finally set to sail to our next destination, I can’t wait to see what the journey would hold.” Turning to my right, I saw Thomas, standing beside me, scanning the horizon with a determined look on his face. "Everything seems to be in order, Alpha," he said, his voice calm and assuring. "We've loaded the cargo, and the ship is ready to depart port." I nodded, pleased by Thomas' attention to detail. "Thank you, Thomas. Please double-check everything once more, just to be sure. I don't want to take any unnecessary risks." Thomas nodded in agreement, already setting off down the deck to begin his inspection. Meanwhile, I waited, scanning the horizon, searching for any signs of trouble. But the water remained calm and serene, reflecting the fading light of the setting sun. As Thomas finished his inspection and gave me the all-clear, I nodded my approval. "Excellent job, Thomas. We're ready t

William's POV Later that day, as the sun began to set over the water, I decided to take a stroll on the beach. As I walked along the sand, my thoughts were consumed by the events of the past few days. I noticed Ava sitting on a bench by the shore, her eyes fixed on the horizon. I took a seat next to her. "It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" I said, breaking the silence . Ava turned to face me, a smile on her face. "Yes, it is." As we sat there in silence, I couldn't help but feel drawn to Ava. She was so kind, so understanding, and so compassionate. I had to explain and sort things out with her personally. "Ava, would you like to take a walk with me on the beach?" Ava looked at me, her eyes wide with surprise. For a moment, I thought she was going to reject my offer but then she smiled. "I think I'd like that!” As we walked along the shore, I felt a sense of peace and contentment. And as I looked at Ava, her hand in mine, I knew that this was where I belonged. "Thank you for

Thomas' POV "Did you see how William stood up for Ava that night?" a crew member asked, his voice filled with excitement. "I've never seen him treat any other woman like that before." I nodded, my voice filled with agreement. "It was truly heartwarming to see," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "His actions spoke volumes about the kind of person he is and how he feels about Ava." "You know, I think William finally found someone that he can truly care for," another crew member said, his voice filled with observation. "I think he finally found his match in Ava." I nodded in agreement. "I think you're right," I said as I turned to look at him. "And I think that's what truly matters." As I talked to the crew, I could not brush aside the anticipation building in my thoughts. The idea of a marriage between the Blue River and Shadow clans was a truly significant event. And the fact that William was the one at the center of it only added to the excitement. "If William continues lik

Thomas' POV "So, have you heard the news, William?" I asked, a hint of excitement in my voice. He nodded, a small smirk on his face. "Yeah, I heard. The Maj Cartel's gone," he said, leaning back in his chair. I chuckled. "Gone indeed," I said. "And everyone's wondering how it happened. A group that powerful just disappears overnight." William laughed, a loud and unapologetic sound. "Yeah, they are wondering all right," he said, a twinkle in his eye. I grinned, feeling a rush of adrenaline. "I'll drink to that," I said, raising my glass. "The only pack who could take down the Maj Cartel, right here in this very room." "Damn right," William said, clinking his glass against mine. "They thought they were untouchable, but we proved them wrong." "So, is there any suspicion that we might have had something to do with this?" I gave him a faint smile. "Of course not," I replied with a chuckle. "We are way too smooth for anyone to suspect us." William grinned. "That's what I like to hea