Finding the Rogue (The Sky Pirate Trilogy Book 1) by Anna Applegate & Angela Sanders

Author:Anna Applegate & Angela Sanders [Applegate, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-03-01T16:00:00+00:00

Part II: Magical Quest.

Chapter 15

Killian

Clenching my jaw, I ground my teeth, bringing my focus back to the wretched minion before me, instead of chasing after Ainsley right then and there. The power she held within her little finger was likely more than any magic caster I’d ever come across in my time as Captain of the Phantom Saber, not that there had been many.

“Looks like you’ll be answering our questions after all, ole chap.” I sneered at Giles. “Best not agitate the lady any further.”

The bastard spat at my feet through the bars. “I’m yer only leverage. That magic-casting wench ain’t gonna kill me.”

Blind rage rippled through me as I ordered, “Rek, unlock the cell.”

“Aye, aye, Captain.” He didn’t hesitate and grabbed the keys from the hook near the entrance.

I turned and punched the bulkhead, causing Giles to flinch. He had no idea what awaited him. As soon as Rek opened the door, I slammed it closed behind me as my first mate stood guard outside. “She may not have to kill you,” I growled and yanked the slimy maggot from the floor. “Whatever ‘leverage’ you believe you have, it has long left you behind. You are not only at the mercy of Lady Lilstrum, but me. Speak ill of her again, and you will earn my wrath as well.” I slammed his body against the concrete, and whispered in his ear, “You may not have to die. However, you may wish you were when she’s done with you.”

Taking a step back, I flicked him on the forehead, and it appeared all fight had left him as he slid down the bulkhead to the deck.

He visibly swallowed. “I…I—”

“Save it for the lady.” I cut him off, walking out of his cell and motioning for Rek to lock it. “I no longer wish to hear another word from you. Although,” I grinned evilly, “Lady Lilstrum just might be back momentarily. Try not to piss yourself. You’re already stinking up the place as it is.”

Rek chuckled and shook his head as he followed me up the stairwell and into my smaller office in the passageway.

Again, I thought of chasing Ainsley down, but hesitated. My head could not be clouded like this if I expected to get through this alive. Gretta was only the beginning. Perhaps even a prequel. What lay in store for us would hit us ten times over from the mess we’d just encountered. And I’d dragged my crew right into it.

“He knows nothing of value,” I said as Rek shut the door behind him.

He grunted and remained silent.

I faced my old friend, hating when he became stoic like this. But it was typical. He let me work things out for myself—as though he already knew my next move. Apparently, that’s what happened when your bond was stronger than blood.

“He nearly pissed himself and didn’t beg for mercy with information.” I leaned over my desk before clasping my hands in front of me and banging them a few times upon the wooden surface.

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