Magnolia Mystic: Sentinels of Savannah (A Magnolias and Moonshine Novella Book 10) by Lisa Kessler & Magnolias & Moonshine

Author:Lisa Kessler & Magnolias & Moonshine [Kessler, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lisa's Lair
Published: 2017-04-19T18:30:00+00:00

It was nearly two in the morning by the time the crew finished voting on Agent Bale’s offer. Colton didn’t give a shit about the cup for himself, but if finding it gave them a chance to save Eli, he’d do whatever it took.

The Captain crossed his arms, shaking his head. “If we do find it, what will stop the government from confiscating it from us?”

Colton shrugged. “Sounds like they’ve known we had it, and never tried to take it from us.”

“How do we know it wasn’t them who stole it?” Bob asked.

“Why would they take it and then offer to help us bring it back?” Colton glanced at the others, then the cook again. “Makes no sense, Bob. We’ve had that cup since 1795. They’ve had plenty of years to claim it and never even tried.”

John cleared his throat. “I know we’re out of practice at privateering, but we don’t have to wait on the government to locate the thieves for us. We can find them on our own, like we used to. Deep down, we’re still pirates right?”

“Aye.” The others agreed.

A smile crept up on Colton, between finding Skye and a new mission for his crew on the horizon, something was awakening in his chest. Life. Funny to find it now that it might be ending.

As the crew headed for land, Colton called out, “Before you leave, I need a few hands on deck Wednesday.”

Everyone turned his way, the Captain frowning. “For what, exactly?”

“I promised someone we’d take the Sea Dog out into open water.”

“Someone?” For the first time since he’d stepped on board tonight, One-Eyed Bob smiled. “Any chance it’s Skye?”

Colton hesitated, but they’d all know soon enough. He nodded. “Aye.”

The Captain tsked. “Bad time to seduce women, Quartermaster.”

“You’re just sore she won’t sell her shop.” He shrugged a shoulder. “Besides, I don’t need you to sail the ship anyway.” He glanced at the others. “Any of you missing the open ocean?”

Bob, John, and Drake, the ship’s carpenter, stepped forward. Colton stared at the others. “No other able-bodied pirates?” He shook his head. “What better way to remember who we are?”

Greyson sighed. “I’ll be keeping watch over Eli at the hospital.”

“I never forgot who I was.” The Captain chuffed. “I’ve got a bloody corporation to run in Atlanta. I don’t have time for a run on the open sea.”

The Captain’s ice blue eyes were distant, betraying his words. Colton didn’t press. He’d enjoy the day more without Flynn and Duke on board anyway.

Keegan took a couple steps forward, a crooked smile on his face. “Expect me at the helm.”

Colton grinned. Keegan had coaxed the Sea Dog into making turns that should have been impossible when he was their pilot, and the man could sing. He was the frontman for a band these days, and was constantly mistaken for another pirate on television, less the hook for a hand.

“Anyone else?” Colton stared at Caleb. Their navigator had never been the same since the Sea Dog sank, staying away from open water.

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