It was no surprise to Piper when they walked down the pier towards the speedboat. She could tell someone had built it for speed by the number of engines on the back. She couldn"t help but notice the size would also accommodate numerous people, possibly even supplying sleeping quarters. It was a beautiful piece of machinery, and at any other time, Piper would"ve been eager to explore it and admire the sleek lines it presented. As they approached the section of the dock where the boat was tied, the men came to a stop, yanking Piper to a halt.
"Yo, Buddy! Ya got company!"
Ken"s voice boomed in Piper"s ear, and he was close enough she felt the spit spray through his broken front tooth. She took a small step away from him, but he didn"t seem to notice. His attention was on the deck. In a few
