His voice was incredibly loud, deep, and powerful. It completely cut through the sound of the crashing waves and echoed off the wooden walls of the warehouse.
"By the direct order of the Crown and the High Chancellor of the House of Lords," Captain Reynolds announced clearly, his eyes sweeping the room, "you are all under immediate arrest for high treason, theft against the Crown, and illegal smuggling!"
The entire warehouse went completely, utterly silent.
The smugglers stared at the blue-coated guards in pure, absolute shock. Their mouths hung open in disbelief. They had used this hidden coastal warehouse for years, and the authorities had never even come close to finding their secret path. Lord Farrington had always protected them with his immense wealth and political influence.
