Chapter 53

Rosalie's POV “Miss, did you get your room number yet?” A young crew member pulled me out of my shock. I took a deep breath to calm my racing heart, then put on a smile and turned to him. “Ah, yes, it’s on the ticket.” No—that couldn’t have been Ethan. There was no way he was here. Besides, it would be hard for anyone to recognize me with my disguise on, especially from so far away. As the boat drifted farther and farther from the shore, I could no longer pick him out in the crowd. The worry that had surged within me threatened to expose my fear, but I couldn’t allow that. I had to get a grip on myself. I turned my attention to the young man in front of me. He was holding a clipboard as he walked around the deck helping passengers. He gave me a friendly smile. “Follow me, and I’ll show you to your room. I just need your ticket.” I handed him my ticket, my eyes still scanning my surroundings. Everyone else was busy settling down on the ship, and no one was paying attention to me. I was