Telling the truth?
Together, they moved down the dock to untie the ropes. Judy’s fingers brushed the coarse lines, but she hesitated, her mind spinning. Should she reveal her true reason for this trip? The strange cables she’d discovered carried danger, and Pete was a stranger. Until she knew more, silence seemed safer. She pressed her lips together tightly, swallowing her explanation. Nearby, Pete busied himself with knots, unconcerned, focused on prepping the boat for departure.
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