“Is…Is that him?” Dain asked.
When the shadowy figure came into view, Kara recognized the twisted grin. “It’s her…that’s the heartless witch that killed my father. Morlana.”
Morlana, the Baron’s sadistic second in command, was well known for her violence and short temper. Kara’s eyes filled with disdain, and a ravenous rage swelled within her chest. Morlana stood at the bow of the ship as it neared Bartas’ vessel, smiling, and steadfast. The Baron’s lead ship gradually positioned itself until it was parallel with Bartas’. The two remaining vessels steadied their pace at a distance, ready to fire.
“Board them!” Morlana screamed.
Morlana’s forces leaped from the deck of the galleon and boarded Bartas’ ship with a loud thud against the wooden deck.
“All right, boys and girls! I want ever
