But as Jason’s gaze lingered on the horizon, a faint, unusual movement caught his eye. Three small boats floated in the dark water, each barely shifting, as if suspended in place. Their slow, almost imperceptible drift felt unnatural, stirring a quiet alarm within him.
He brushed the unease aside, telling himself they were likely fishermen or perhaps curious island locals wanting to get a closer look at the grandeur of the cruise. The couple spent some time chatting at the deck before deciding to call it a night.