Chapter 22
“I hear you had a good night and a good morning,” Ashure said with a knowing grin.
“Keep your voice down, Ashure. Carly is not like the women here. She is shy,” Drago warned.
“Shy? Fascinating,” Ashure replied under his breath.
Drago saw the inquisitive expression on Ashure’s face and knew the pirate wanted to ask him more questions. Drago did not want to answer them. Deciding to remove Carly, along with himself, from the other man’s presence was the best way to avoid upsetting her, Drago turned and walked over to where she was talking with Nali.
“Nali, I promised Carly I would take her shopping today. There are many supplies that we need before we return to my kingdom,” Drago stated in a quiet voice.
“We could establish trade again if you lifted the spells that protect yo
