Chapter One AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is my first and I would love to hear comments on how I can improve it, what you hope to see happen, what you didn't like. Please let me know how I'm doing! ---- “Follow me.” Merrick’s tone was clear. This was not a request, but a command. He … Continue reading Chapter Two

     The gentle rocking of the fishing ship did not bother Celia. If anything, it loosened her up. The swaying brought back memories of her childhood and she adjusted her weight automatically to compensate for the back and forth motions. She was born an aristocrat of Minkerra, but instead of high tea with debutantes … Continue reading Chapter One