The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 615

"I need to head back."

As Lila grabbed her arm, she said, "Hugue got a tip from a guest. This part's for you."

Madelyn was not listening to anything else being said; her only thought was 'escape.' She nodded, "Thanks. And please let him know I'm grateful."

Lila frowned, "We've got a problem. A heavy storm hit, causing the ship to lose control. It won't be repaired until tomorrow, so everyone's staying on board tonight."

Madelyn's eyes widened, "Seriously?"

Lila nodded seriously, "That's why the banquet ended early. Everyone, guests and crew alike, have to bunk here."

Madelyn struggled to grasp her emotions, baffled as to why Zach would be on this ship. Together with Lila, she made her way to the crew area. The two were assigned a small, tight crew cabin. Looking out, she saw waves crashing against the ship, punctuated by deafening thunder and bright lightning flashes. Their beds? Nothing more than hard wooden planks in a room that felt damp. While the day's exhaustion took its toll on Lila, sending her to sleep quickly, Madelyn remained alert, thoughts swirling relentlessly.

Time seemed to drag. Madelyn dozed intermittently, the howling wind pulling her from her rest. Each time Lila rose to use the restroom, the movement roused Madelyn. Lila left the door slightly open, allowing a chilly sea breeze to permeate the room. Lila's discomfort was likely from the crew meal she had eaten earlier. Exiting the restroom, she was suddenly confronted by a bodyguard.

"Who are you?"

Before Lila could question further, the bodyguard gagged her, dragging her into an adjacent room. The rhythmic thud of footsteps resounded on the wooden deck. A tall figure made his way toward the slightly ajar cabin door. As he stepped in, a vibrant flash of lightning painted the room in light, revealing a sleeping woman whose face bore signs of distress.

Madelyn felt the bed shift beside her. She opened her eyes to darkness as it creaked and sank a bit. A cold, smoky scent filled the air. Suddenly, a rough hand brushed her face. She jerked upright, but strong arms immediately pulled her close. A deep, mocking voice murmured, "Four years, and you still run?"

'It's him!' Panic welled inside her, "Let go... now..."

Lila saw Madelyn hoisted over a man's shoulder from the corner of her eye. As Madelyn cried and fought, Lila lunged forward to help, but the bodyguard held her back.