THE KRAKEN’S KISS (MATED TO THE MONSTER) BY MATILDA MARTEL – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Matilda Martel
- Language: English
- Genre: Paranormal / Sci-Fi
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“COME ON, girl. We’re falling behind, and the safety briefing is
about to begin—we can’t afford to skip it,” urges my cousin Alina, her grip
firm as she navigates me through the dense swarm of eager passengers
aboard the cruise liner. We weave between a sea of glistening bodies clad in
garish Hawaiian shirts and slathered in thick layers of sunscreen–their
excitement palpable in the humid air. This is my maiden voyage on the high
seas, a stark contrast to the third member of our party, Alina’s older sister,
my cousin Alice, who boasts the seasoned expertise of a veteran cruiser.
With ten voyages under her belt, I’m inclined to believe it.
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“I’m trying to keep up, but these damn shoes are going to make me
twist my ankle. I told you they were impractical. Who in their right mind
chooses high-heeled wedges for a cruise? And why on earth did we need to
match outfits? Now I’m doomed to purchase a replacement onboard at an
exorbitant cost,” I grumble, my irritation simmering over the fact that they
persuaded me to join them at the last minute on this absurd singles’ cruise.
At nineteen, I can’t help but feel that resorting to such desperate measures
to attract a partner is premature, especially given my utter disinterest in the
dating scene.
“They look fabulous, but please, steer clear of the railing. The last thing
I want is for you to trip and tumble overboard. There are far too many
stories of people vanishing from cruise ships, unseen as they slip into the
ocean. And by the time their absence is noticed, the ship is miles away,”
Alina rambles, her words igniting a flicker of anxiety within me. Her
concern is appreciated, but she’s inadvertently fed into one of my greatest
fears.
“Can we please just find a spot to stand?” I plead, feeling the sharp
pinch in my calves from the impractical wedges. The elegant attire now
seems ludicrous, an overambitious choice for the casual ambiance of the
cruise’s first day. Regret washes over me, a silent rebuke for succumbing to
Alice’s persuasive assurance that dressing up was essential. Why did I
ignore my instincts and choose fashion over comfort?
“We’re almost at the front. You’ll thank me later!” Alina’s excitement
buzzes through the air, her eagerness palpable as she navigates the dense
crowd with the agility of a seasoned weaver.
Someone hands us a pair of life jackets and we wiggle into them as we
dodge past groups of passengers, their eyes sparkling with the thrill of the
moment. The chatter around us melds into the clamor of excitement and
anticipation, punctuated by the loud rumble of chants coming from a group
of frat brothers who have joined the group. I trail behind, squeezing through
the sea of people, my pleas for caution lost amidst the noise.
My gaze lingers on a group of giggling girls slurring their words and
focused heavily on their vibrant pink water bottles, which they claim are
filled with the best mimosas they’ve ever had. Despite the clear violation of
the no-outside-liquor rule, the festive atmosphere has rendered the
authorities oblivious, their attention scattered by the overwhelming
exuberance of the crowd.
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