Heart of the Hidden Sea: A Pirate's Love in Disguise
A woman who was originally disguised as a male for her safety. Until she is discovered and she is claimed by the captain thankfully insuring her safety yet again. Pirate captain who falls for one of his prisoners.
Contains old English and pirate talk
Updated weekly Saturday or Sunday
Just stay safe. I love you so much, Elizabeth."
"I love you, Dad." I said it in a whisper, and my tears began to fall.
I hid in the wardrobe like instructed. There was lots of screaming and yelling. My body uncontrollably shook from fear.
The door was opened to our house.
The small creak echos through the room.
I trembled in fear as I peaked through the small gap. I covered my mouth to stop my scream from coming out. The pirates were walking around, opening drawers and cabinets, and tossing beds. One man approached the wardrobe. I close my eyes and bend down, holding my body as I hug my knees.
The wardrobe was opened. I can't help the tears that are leaving my eyes. I still haven't made any eye contact with them yet. Fear is running rampant.
"Look what we have here, boys." He says. I watch his feet as he drifts his body away from me to give the three other men a look at me. (1)
"A boy" chuckled in amusement. (2)
"Perhaps our newest young swabbie." One of them laughed in response. (3)
"Young spring, rise up so we can see your face." One of the men said, (2)
My body was frozen with fear, and I made no move.
"Now young, Swabbie. You may be of use to us yet." (3)
I glance at their shoes. Slowly standing, my legs trembling slightly.
I wipe my tears with my palms. Then look at the burly men before me.
"Come on, wee lass, the captain will surely be missing us." One of them states: (1)
I only shake my head no.
His smile disappeared within a few moments.
I gulp my spit.
"Come on, lass, you will be becoming one of us, matey. There is no need to feel frightened." He says it with a blank face. (1)
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