Despite the long hard day's work, spirits were high for the crew as they came in to eat dinner. Ilona slipped from Mason's cabin as quietly as she could, careful not to be seen, before joining her men to eat their dinner. As she walked, she felt like she was floating, and she couldn't manage to wipe her smile from her face.
Pierce Vane and Nick were already at the table when Ilona took her place. She could tell by their expressions that something was going on between them. Ilona refused to get involved at the moment, however, and let it ruin her mood. She could ask later. Sam Thatch joined them shortly after, and she saw he looked nervous as well.
No. She would not ask what was wrong now. She didn't want to give up this feeling yet.
