Wednesday, May 9th, 2:59 PM

Mako released Elise's hand after reaching the docks where the cruise remained anchored. Hours stood between him and the departure time, but safely escorting Elise to the ship before any of Dmitri's men spotted her became his primary concern. At the ramp, he turned to her and planted his feet.

"You better board," Mako said. "It doesn't look like anyone is around to notice."

"Are you not going to board as well?" Elise asked.

He glanced to his ...