Present Time:
Koorgan paced back and forth in front of Ashure and a very battered LaBuff. His fists clenched as he turned on his heel to stare at the two men. LaBuff was touching his bruised jaw with a wary expression. If he did not find out what he needed to know from these two, he would hunt down Ashure’s entire fleet.
“Where is she?” Koorgan demanded.
Ashure straightened the cuffs of his shirt and shrugged. “I told you, I have no idea what you are talking about. I have not had the pleasure of seeing the lovely Lady Ruth since this morning in the dining room,” the King of the Pirates stated. “LaBuff, what about you?”
“I don’t know what you are talking about either,” LaBuff said.
Koorgan snapped his fingers. Edmond approached carrying the golden cage. The contents were missing and a
