A Pirate Princess by Brittany Jo James

Author:Brittany Jo James
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

NINE

“What are the plans, boss?” Acel asked Burke, giving his cousin another pat on the back.

Burke chuckled and hugged his best friend tightly, “I think you missed me a little.”

Acel scoffed, and punched Burke playfully in the arm. “I was a little worried. I did not know if I was capable of finding you or not. You know, if it had been me missing, I would have had faith that you would rescue me in no time. I just did not know if I could do the same for you! I’m relieved.”

“Oh, little Ace! I had faith in you, I had no doubt you would find me. Ask Cori, I kept telling her not to worry about anything. I knew you would handle it. I taught you well,” Burke teased.

Acel grew silent for a moment, “So, what is the deal with the girl?”

“She needed off that ship, Ace. She is not like them,” he explained in a whisper.

“Yeah, but Burke, is it really safe to feel sorry for a pirate? She tricked us once; this whole thing could be another ploy for the pirates to get to us or something. Who knows?” Acel reasoned nervously.

“I know she is being honest. I just know it in my heart. She needed away from The Beloved Loss. I am helping her get to safety somewhere to start her own life. She is a sweet girl with a loving heart.”

Acel believed Burke about Cori, but that made him even more afraid. “Speaking of hearts, is saving hers worth breaking yours?”

“What do you mean by that?” Burke asked in confusion.

“I know you. You’re my cousin. You are my best friend. You were there for me when no one else was. I know you, and I know that you brought that girl here for more than just pity. I think you’re in love with her,” he said, laying it all out on the table.

“What? Me? In love? No way! I just want to help her have a normal life, Ace! That’s all. She deserves happiness, freedom, a good man.” Burke grumbled in denial.

“And do you want to be that good man?” Acel argued stubbornly. Burke was silent for a moment. If it was anyone but Acel Belcourt fighting with him he could have easily lied and gotten away with it. No one had to know about Burke’s strange infatuation, but Acel knew Burke too well for lies or secrets.

He sighed exasperatedly, there was no way to lie to his cousin and be believed, “Okay, maybe a little bit. However, I know what you are going to say, so spare me! I am marrying Odelia, like it or not. I have no choice! And Cori is a good girl. She would never agree to be my mistress; I have already thought of that and ruled it out. So, all I am going to do is free her from Marin and Falco. They are horrible to her, Ace. I am just going to release her so she can live her own life and be happy.

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