April 1912- Chapter 8Liliana Cradle stared listlessly at her reflection in the cup of spiced chai tea that sat on the table before her. She had been left to her own devices after dinner: Her father and his cronies had retreated to the Smoking Room to congratulate each other for being successful and powerful men, and Abel had once again made up an excuse so he would be excused from joining them, enabling himself to roam the ship in search of beautiful women; even Hannelore had decided to leave the cabin to do something, although Liliana had no idea what that might have been. Liliana could just as easily have gone off on an adventure of her own, but she had decided against it since she couldn't think of any place worth exploring. Unfortunately for Liliana Cradle, this simple choice would prove to be a mistake.Suddenly, she heard the cabin door open, followed by the distant sound of four distinct sets of footsteps entering the room before someone closed the door again. Liliana didn't bother to look up from h
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