Sacrifices of the Siren [Sirens and Sailors 6] (Siren Publishing Allure) by Bella Settarra Page B

the moans and whimpers became louder and louder. He stood rooted the spot. He would have to pass them in order to get to his own room, and he knew it was a bad time to interrupt them. Common decency dictated that he should leave the house altogether, but somehow he couldn’t move. He was mesmerized at the sight before him. Suddenly there was an ear-piercing scream from Sapphire, followed shortly afterward by a deep groan from Marinos and a hefty grunt from Delmer, as they all reached their peak.
    Blandon swallowed hard. Marinos flung his head back while Delmer slumped onto their gorgeous lover. All three panted hard. Blandon slammed the door shut to make them aware of his presence.
    Marinos’s head jerked back and he gave him a wicked grin. “We didn’t expect you back yet,” he told Blandon with a smirk.
    Delmer managed to lift his body slowly from Sapphire’s and he smiled over at Blandon. “Hey, bro.” He took a nearby towel and covered their girl’s modesty, while he stood up, proudly showing off his ripped body. These guys have no shame!
    Sapphire sat up, hugging the towel to her body.
    “Let’s go take a swim,” Marinos suggested and stood up to take the rest of the towels which were waiting on the table. He winked at Blandon as he passed him. Sapphire blushed, not daring to look at him on her way past, and Delmer just sauntered out like the cat that got the cream.
    Blandon rolled his eyes and propped the door open to allow the evening air to freshen the room. He went straight to his bedroom to formulate the plan which he had been hatching earlier.

    * * * *

    The young sailor waited outside Rechavia’s hut early the next morning. As the sun began to rise, Rechavia appeared, just as Aitan came out of the hut next door.
    “I need your help,” Blandon explained. The two slightly older sailors were more than happy to support him in his venture, and Rechavia went back inside to fetch the islanders’ only camera before they all made their way to the ship.
    “Morning, doc.” Aitan greeted Dr. Jay who was waiting for them at the harbor.
    “Mind if I join you?” Dr. Jay smiled warmly at them.
    “The more the merrier,” Rechavia said with a grin and they all made their way onto the large vessel.
    “Did you hear anything?” Blandon asked the doctor once they had set sail.
    “It was the early hours before Dr. Ernaut managed to message me,” Dr. Jay told him with a nod. “Mel wasn’t too well last night. Her health isn’t too good and she’s majorly depressed. She doesn’t want to speak to anyone. Even the counsellor had a hard time getting anything out of her. Dr. Ernaut said she’s become even more withdrawn than ever. I haven’t told Ademia—she was upset enough as it was.”
    “We’ve got to do something.” Blandon pouted. “I’m going to try and find out where her son lives. If I can at least get a photo of the house to Mel she might stop worrying so much.”
    “You think she’s worried about the baby?” Dr. Jay asked thoughtfully.
    Blandon nodded. “I know Mel. There won’t have been a day gone by that she hasn’t worried about her son.”
    “Did I hear that right? Her son?” Aitan’s eyes were wide as he joined them on the bench. Rechavia looked around quizzically.
    Dr. Jay sighed. “You did,” he replied, and went on to explain to Rechavia and Aitan about Melantho and the secret pregnancy. Both men were clearly shocked and horrified for the poor girl.
    “No wonder she’s always so quiet,” Rechavia said with a whistle.
    “What can we do to help?” Aitan asked.
    “We’re not actually sure yet,” Dr. Jay told him. “I’ll find out more when I see Dr. Ernaut this morning. He had a short shift last night so he should be back on duty by the time we get there.”
    “Well, you just let us know, bro,” Rechavia called over from the helm.
    The rest of the journey was spent discussing poor Melantho and what she must have gone through at the mercy of Hermandine. Blandon