As the half-hour mark approached, Jason signaled the captain, who then made the ship-wide announcement. Passengers were instructed to make their way to the auditorium for an important announcement, guided by staff members who directed them away from the lower decks and toward the designated safe area.
The hallways filled with the sounds of passengers’ footsteps, their voices carrying hints of curiosity. Jason took a steadying breath, hiding with his team behind a row of crates in the cargo hold. His eyes remained trained on the entrance, every muscle tensed in anticipation.