CHAPTER NINE
Keira woke the next morning more than ready for a fresh start. So much for being bold and independent; her meeting with the reader yesterday had knocked her for a loop. But now, after a proper night’s sleep in her luxurious bed, she was ready once more to face her task head on.
She washed in the small but comfortable en suite bathroom, then dressed for the day in casual faded denim jeans, black shirt and dark green woolen cardigan, finishing off her look with black, heeled ankle boots and some choice pieces of simple jewelry. Despite the gentle lulling motion of the ship, she managed to apply her makeup without any mishaps, opting for a natural but classy look. Then she tied her hair into a messy bun and felt ready to confront the day.
Keira left her cabin, locking the door
