Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King, #1)

by Tricia Levenseller

Everyone has something dark in their past. I suppose it's our job to overcome it. And if we can’t overcome it, then all we can do is make the most of it.

Being underestimated always works to my advantage. But sometimes I find it offensive. That often makes me violent.

I value brilliant minds, honest souls, and those with long endurance. I forge relationships based on trust and mutual respect, not fear and control.

He knows I’m hiding something. Which means if I’m to keep up appearances, I’ll have to escape the ship. Then get caught on purpose. Oh, the ridiculous things one has to do when one is a pirate.

You’ve ruined my entire week. I should take an ear for that.” “You wouldn’t take my ear. It would make it difficult for me to hear your whining. And I know how much you love that.” Never mind. I shall not make this quick. I want to hurt him a bit first.

It’s a bold and stupid move. I like it.

When this is over, I’m going to kill him out of spite.

“I am me because I choose to be me. I am what I want. Some people say you have to find yourself. Not I. I believe we create ourselves to be what we want. Any aspect of ourselves that we do not like can be altered if we make an effort.”

“Pain goes away eventually,” he says. “Death is permanent.”