Ship of the Sirens part 2

Adele watched the mansion disappear on the horizon. She had made her decision. Marc showed her how to use the ropes and tie the sails for their journey.
"Where are we going?" Adele asked, breaking the silence.
"Jacques told me only to tell you your destination."
"Well, that's helpful." Adele tried not to roll her eyes. "What can you tell me then?"
"Only that our voyage must be complete in three days. During this time, you must learn how to sail the seas. Whether you see Jacques or not depends on the way you can keep a secret. He wasn't supposed to survive."
Adele bit her tongue, knowing that if she asked Marc what that meant, he would shake his head in silence.
"What do I need to learn?"
"How to survive the Siren Islands. These islands are more of a myth than an actual place. Jacques needs to find his father there. He will tell you the full story, but I must warn you that words are not always truthful here. Once you begin your training, you will face many threats and harbor many secrets."
"With that introduction, I suggest we get started." Adele took the pearl necklace and hid it in her pocket. Not trusting anyone seemed key, even from her own teacher. It was time to fend for herself.
Marc went to the map and handed Adele the dagger.
"This map and dagger are the tools we used to find you. The necklace is a gift. Only wear it when you feel you are in danger. The points of blood are where we believe the islands are. Rough waters border their shores. Your first lesson is to sail through a storm."

Something Blue 2

The Ship of the Sirens docked into port during the middle of the night. Adele had not seen the ship in ten years. The Leroux mansion, located by the dock, was bustling with the masked ball. Adele had slipped away from the crowd to find some quiet. What she found was the ghost ship, with no one on it. Her curiosity and hope got the better of her. She left the mansion and made her way down to the ship. The eerie blue glow gave her goosebumps as she walked on the boat without using a plank. Jacques, the local merchant's son had decided to take a trip with his father to The Siren Islands to trade for a living. Adele took careful steps, unsure whether the ship was sturdy enough to stay intact. She made her way to the captain's cabin and found a map, with a spec of blood where the islands were located. A dagger was placed horizontally below the map along with a pearl necklace she recognized. As she picked it up, she noticed something, the ship was moving.
She stared out the window and realized she was already two miles from the Leroux mansion. The only way back was to swim. While she debated whether to leave, a voice made her turn around.
"Adele, Jacques is expecting you."
"Who are you?"
"My name is Marc. I'm a friend of Jacques. I've come to bring you back. But, you do have a choice. I can make the boat return, and you can forget about this incident, or you can come with me and find out what happened to Jacques."
Adele stared at the masque with a heavy heart. She never felt like she would become a proper lady. Her choice was very simple, wear the mask forever or discover the truth for herself.
"Let's go."