Page 64 of Hidden Depths

"They know we're paying attention now."

Storm nodded.

"Good."

Ward looked at her.

"Good?"

She smiled.

"My grandfather had another saying."

Everyone waited.

Storm looked toward the dark Pacific beyond the bridge windows.

"The moment someone knows you've seen them...they're forced to change their plan."

Ben's smile grew.

"I really would've liked your grandfather."

Storm laughed softly.

"I have a feeling the two of you would've argued constantly."

"Probably."

"But we'd have agreed on the important things."

Storm nodded.

"I think so too."

She looked around the bridge.

At her sisters.

At the SEALs.

At Grandpa's old chair.

At the brass bell.

Then quietly said...

"From this moment on...we protect everyone aboard this yacht."

Ben answered without hesitation.

"Together."

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Storm

Grandpa used to say the Pacific had two faces.