“What are you doing?” Startled, she turned to find Dane glaring at her. She tried to explain her fear, but he grabbed her by the arm and brought her roughly back into the cabin. Even there, he had to shout to be heard over the wind’s wail.
“You are not to leave this cabin until I come for you, do you understand?” Silently, she nodded, and he released her. “I can’t be bothered with worrying about whether or not you’ve been swept overboard. Now, stay here and don’t disobey me!”
“Yes, Sir Captain,” she whispered, but he didn’t hear her, rushing away to assist his men in preparation for the incoming gale. He slammed the door behind him, making her jump.
Rhiannon closed the tiny porthole window, and then sat on the bed. Already the ship was beginning to lurch, upsetting her stomach. She was
