Page 14 of An Epic Voyage
“Most security and yacht personnel are on the lower level.There are also crew cabins, a mess, and laundry facilities down there.”
Swift dodge of her question.“Wow.How many people are on board?”
“Besides security, there’s the captain and his crew, the chef, the interior staff, the deck hands, and the engineers.So, to answer your question, many.”
“Tell me more about the yacht.”Yeah, she was inventing questions to keep him close.She already knew the details.
“Technically, it’s considered a superyacht.It’s sixty-five meters long with a helicopter deck, beauty salon, massage room, movie theater, bowling alley, two pools, a dozen guest suites, two VIP suites, and the owner’s suite.Each suite has its own hot tub, sauna, and steam room.There’s a sky lounge, a saloon, a dining room, a game room, a gym, a library, and a medical center.There are jet skis, kayaks, fishing and diving gear, a sailboat, and a motorboat.”
“My gosh, the cost of keeping this behemoth afloat has to rival the GNP of most small countries.”
“Probably, when you count all the salaries of the employees.”
“How often does Van Houten use it?”
When he didn’t answer, she looked at him.“What?”
“Why all the questions?”
“I’m interested.It’s not that often that you rub elbows with billionaires.”
“This is the first time he’s used the yacht since I’ve worked for him.”
“Oh, really?Which is how long?”
“A few months.”
“That’s all?I would’ve thought you’d been here longer.”
“You can leave your suitcases here, and I’ll show you the salon.Then I’ll take you to meet Jinger.”
Well, darn.Apparently, question and answer time was over.Indy pushed her bags next to the dresser and removed the small crossbody clutch she used to carry her phone and a weapon disguised as a brush.She draped the strap over her head and settled it against her hip.Knowing Jinger was suffering from a nail issue, she grabbed her cosmetic case.“What about the key to my room?”
“The guest suites don’t lock from the outside, but you can secure the door when you’re inside.”
“What if I don’t like leaving my bags unattended?I certainly don’t want people going through my things.”
“There’s a safe in the closet with a key.”
She grabbed her luggage and found the strongbox.It was large enough for her to put all her bags inside.Once the door was closed, she slid the key into her purse and turned, almost slamming into Griffin.“Gah!”
His hands shot out to steady her.“Sorry.”
Electricity sizzled along her arms.“I, uh, didn’t realize you’d followed me.”
“Just making sure you found it.”
Was it hot in here or did someone crank up the heat?“Well, I did.”
“I can see that.”
Yet, he didn’t let go of her.She was a breath away from dragging him to the enormous bed in the other room and having her way with him.
He visibly shook his head and released her.Hum.Maybe the feelings weren’t one-way after all.If he were as attracted to her as she was to him, she might be able to use that to her advantage.
“We should go.Jinger doesn’t like to be kept waiting.”
Griffin led her inside the elevator and pressed the button for the second floor.
