The Pirate Ruse

Bully Booth took no man alive--let no woman live long. But the pirate Navarrone was known for his clemency. Thus, Cristabel's hope in knowing her life's continuance was restored. Nonetheless, as Cristabel's heart began to yearn for the affections of her handsome, beguiling captor--she wondered if Captain Navarrone had only saved her life to execute her poor heart!