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Pirate's Prize
“Yes, I speak French,” Brian answered in that language.
“That’s good. It’s easier for me to understand.” The pirate studied Brian’s face for a long moment. “Can I trust you, Irishman?”
Brian stared back at the man. “Why would you need to trust me?”
“I must have someone translate for me.” The pirate’s gaze returned to Angelina. He leered at her like a famished man would look at a banquet table full of food. “My name is Etienne Badeau. I plan to leave the pirating life. I have a plantation where I want to retire, get married, and have a family. This woman would make me a good wife. Do you know her name?”
Brian’s heart dropped into the pit of his stomach. Should he go along as a translator and hope for the chance to rescue Angelina before this man could hurt her? Or should he help her try to kill herself? It was a decision no man could make alone. He closed his eyes and cried out to God in his heart. Very quickly, he knew that Angelina wasn’t going to die. Oh, God, if You help me now, I’ll make up for my mistake in the crow’s nest by rescuing her from her captor.
“Are you going to help me, Irishman?” The pirate’s words brought Brian away from his silent prayers.
“Oui.” Brian nodded.
“What’s her name?”
Brian didn’t want to answer the pirate’s question, but he didn’t want to make the man angry, either. He would never be able to rescue the women if he didn’t play along. “It’s Angelina.”
The pirate’s face lit up at her name. It made Brian’s stomach roll. The captain told one of his men to tie Brian’s hands behind his back and put him with the two women.
God, help me protect Angelina and her aunt. Please keep me from doing anything that would antagonize Etienne Badeau.
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