Chapter Eight
“Juliet.”
The young woman heard her name called in a most light-hearted way; and she jerked around and smiled as she watched Captain Crow move toward her.
“We’re going for a hike,” he announced, explaining the sudden good-natured approach.
“A hike?” she queried with a pleased smile on her face.
It had been nearly a month since she’d paid for her last indiscretion, and Osgood’s offensive attack. During that time, Osgood had stayed scarce, preferring to spend his time exploring the island, occasionally bringing back food or some tidbit of information he shared with the Captain. He’d even seen signs of previous human activity on the island, though it was clear that the place was now deserted. A boat and some discarded clothing were all that had been left by the other trav
