Chapter 92

The sun in Sapitoria was absolutely brutal. At just 9:00 am, the sun was so bright that it hurt to keep their eyes open. A white speedboat was docked at the pier. The captain was a local, and he was helping Maverick move the equipment box onto the boat. Heidi was sitting under the sunshade at the back of the boat. She was wearing a black full-body wetsuit paired with sunglasses, and she had her gaze trained on the horizon where the sky and the sea met in the distance. Maverick was checking the equipment. It was like second nature to him from years of being on the job. No matter what it was, he wouldn't feel at ease unless he personally made sure that everything was safe. He tested both sets of regulators and then checked the tank pressure. Maverick had also changed into professional diving gear. His wet hair was pushed back, revealing his full forehead and sharp brows. Without the formality of his everyday uniform, he looked several years younger. After he had checked everything,