Night Shadow

Dear Reader,

Though English by birth, I've always called the high seas my home. With my brother, Talon, I've sailed far and wide -- and oh, the pleasures I've known...

But now a surprising new passion has taken hold of my heart. She is Liandra -- a royal Spaniard, 'tis true. To think that just days ago I was her prisoner! But when our ship hit stormy waters, the capitan and his crew were tossed into the sea -- and she requested my help in steering this beastly vessel to safety. In return, I requested my freedom.

Thank God, I got it -- and oh, so much more. For I fear I have fallen for the lovely Liandra. Her regal pride excites me in the most unspeakable ways -- and I long to ravish her elegant lips with my kiss...

-- Marcus Ryan Drake