Real Vampires: Glory and the Pirates by Bartlett Gerry

Author:Bartlett, Gerry [Bartlett, Gerry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dragon Lady
Published: 2020-11-03T00:00:00+00:00

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J eremiah’s poor ship looked battered and in sore need of repairs. When my man and his father climbed out of a rowboat and waded ashore, I could tell Jeremiah was not in the best of moods.

He took me in his arms and gave me a hungry kiss, then looked into my eyes. “If I ever take ship again, remind me that I am a much better warrior on land.”

“I wouldn’t dare.” I fought a smile. Next to us, the laird and Flo were having a noisy reunion. Flo was letting Angus know that she’d been worried. That seemed to require loud Italian and hand gestures.

“What’s she doing there?” Jeremiah nodded toward the witch’s hut where Helen stood in front of her door, staring at us.

“Who understands witches?” I was tempted to walk up to her and ask her about the potion. “Perhaps she is watching to see if we need something from her.”

“You’ve not had truck with her, have you?” Jeremiah kept his arm around me and stared at me again. “Gloriana! You know how that kind works. Before you know it, you are under a spell and quacking like a duck.”

“Relax, my love. I am staying well away from her now. We only went to see her because she claimed to foretell the future. I was so desperately worried when you didn’t return right away.” I hugged him, reveling in the smell and feel of him.

“She said you would return to us safely and here you are!” I waved a hand down his body. His clothes were ruined but he seemed unharmed. I wondered if he’d helped himself to blood from mortal crew members. Wondered? Of course, he had, to stay strong.

“A lucky guess. I hope you won’t go to her again, Gloriana.” He glanced at her.

“I see no reason to, my love. No harm done.” Though I had a pain in my head, behind my eyes. That potion and my visions. Were they gone? Or would they return?

“I am back but our attack on the pirates was not a success.” Jeremiah let me go and walked to the water’s edge. “The ship is in shambles. Intrepid became impossible to control in the rough seas during the storm and it rolled over supplies and even injured men.” He took off his hat and ran his hand through his hair. “The cannon was too heavy to carry on a ship of that size. I made a terrible mistake.”

“I’m sorry. Valdez said you had to throw it overboard.” I put my arm around his waist.

“Valdez?” He turned to look for him. Of course, my bodyguard was nearby, keeping a distance to be discreet, but close enough to guard me. “What does he know about it?”

“I insisted he shift and look for you. He found you stranded and aground. I was so relieved when he reported that you were all right.” I didn’t like the way Jeremiah’s body had stiffened. I knew the signs. He was furious.

“Don’t be angry with him, Jeremiah.

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