An Officer But No Gentleman by M. Donice Byrd

Anyone want to join me? I’m paying.”Ĭharlie saw Jax approached the ship and her heart began a rapid tattoo in her chest. He felt content for the first time in days. However, I know her fiancé, maybe he can put in a good word with her.” “I guess you should have been nicer to her. “And what if she doesn’t hire me?” Daniel asked. I could tell the other day how uncomfortable Charlie was around you, but I’m guessing if she hires Daniel, he’ll hire you.” This is because of what happened with Charlie.”ĭaniel shook his head, a wry smile on his lips and dimples on his cheeks. “What about our shares from the corsair and the others?” “You want me to apply for her captain’s job?” Think of this as an opportunity to better yourself.”ĭaniel narrowed his eyes at Jaxon. “I’m sure you won’t have far to go to find employment. But if you are under attack, aim for the waterline. “The Arcadia? It’s a merchant ship.” Levi protested. If you’re sure you want to pursue this line of work, I believe the Arcadia has openings.” I think she would be much happier with you off my ship. “Mother is really shaken by what happened to Jimmy. Then he turned and picked up the small stack of coins and handed it to Levi.

He handed the largest sum to Daniel and the other to Romy.

“Get off my bunk and go stand next to Daniel and Romy.” Jaxon picked up two stacks of coins and came around the desk. Jaxon sat at his desk and had just finished counting out three separate piles of money when Daniel knocked and stuck his head in.ĭaniel and Romy took their places across the desk from Jaxon and Levi plopped down on his bunk. “Aye-aye, skipper,” he said impertinently. “Daniel, find Romy and Levi and bring them to my quarters.” He had seen her go below deck with a couple of captain applicants, but she was always frowning when they came back up.

An Officer But No Gentleman by M. Donice Byrd