Time Torn by Ilse V Rensburg

Author:Ilse V Rensburg [Rensburg, Ilse V]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: pirate, siren, gorgon
ISBN: 9780639983783
Publisher: Sera Blue
Published: 2019-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

I wake groggily to excited grunts and murmurs. The wooden floors creaking and bouncing beneath the weight of what sounds like hordes of men, their heavily booted feet stomping past my cabin.

Jumping from my bed, I clamber on top of Riley’s, which is unmade and empty, to stare out of the window.

Quinlin sways with each gentle ripple of aquamarine water. We appear to be stationed just a few miles from a lush island. It looks rogue and dangerous. My stomach backflips. Finally, land that won't constantly be moving! Jumping down from the bunk I land at a strange angle, my left foot twisting strangely.

Swearing loudly, I lift it, rubbing at the sore spot as I hop on the other foot till I reach my closet. Dropping my leg, I swing open the glossy white doors and grab a pair of faded jeans, boots and a deep red plaid shirt that ties at the waist. Dressed, I remove my pistol out from under my mattress and grab my sword from a catch on the door. I tie the sword to the strap around my waist and am about to leave when I remember a gift the Captain had given me the night, we'd left France. I’d hidden it in my underwear drawer since it’s quite valuable and I'm certain none of the crew will dare scratch through it.

Returning to my closet I open the drawer, my fingers searching through cotton, sateen and lace until they rest on the cool intricately carved hilt of a platinum dagger. Pulling it out the blade glints in the light, looking more like holographic crystal than any kind of known metal.

The Captain said it had been a gift from the elves, created in the forest of their birth and sanctified with unique powers. He didn’t know the specifics of the powers, but I’d played enough computer games to know that whatever they were they would be helpful in a fight. I only hope they won’t need to be recharged or anything annoying like that. Wrapping the dagger in an ivory sash I stick the bundle in my boot.

The crew is alive with excitement and eager to disembark. I feel it too. The enthusiasm is like a headache without the ache. It's a rush that starts at the heels of your feet and stretches to your ears before snapping back and leaving the space below your navel dancing.

“Jamie!” I call, spotting the dark curls of my friend in the crowd.

He looks up, grinning and shoves his way through the throng of burly bodies to stand beside me. “You heard? Land ho!”

“I did. So, what are we waiting for?” I ask, searching for the swarm of pirates for the Captain.

“We’re waiting for Riley and Gus to get back.”

I turn to stare at him in alarm. “Riley?”

Jamie frowns. “Yes, Riley and Gus left in the rowboat earlier to scope out the island since no one knows if it’s hazardous or not.”

I cross my arms. They press into my chest.

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