Chapter 105
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The moonless night cloaked the dockyard in shadows, perfect for the clandestine operation about to unfold. Amelia, her heart racing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, stood at the edge of the pier, her keen eyes scanning the horizon for the telltale silhouette of an approaching vessel.
A soft lapping of waves against wood was the only sound that broke the eerie silence. Suddenly, a flicker of light—three short flashes followed by two long ones—pierced the darkness. Amelia's lips curved into a smile; the signal was correct.
As the boat drew nearer, she could make out the outlines of large wooden crates stacked high on its deck. The vessel, weathered and inconspicuous, was perfect for their purposes. It glided silently towards the dock, guided by expert hands that knew every trick to avoid detection.
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