When Cordelia accused her of stealing Mrs. Lansing’s diamond bracelet, Maleficent knew her fate; especially due to the hue of her skin. She was sentenced to Botany Bay, one of Australia’s notorious work islands. She had no notions as to how she would survive, but she knew even if it was with her last breath, she would someday return to her mother and brother… Captain Callum Sinclair governed Botany Bay for the last 4 years. With his commission nearing its end, he had no notions of remaining on the island. After 16 years in his Majesty’s Naval forces…his wish was to return to England and set himself up as a gentleman.Yet, when Captain Morse heaved the woman forward, and she fell to her knees, he was astonished as she drew her hair from her face looking up at him. Never in his life had he seen a more beautiful woman! However, her reaction gave him cause to see humor in the situation as well. He knew due to the fact that he was the law…she would be his…one way or another…