Chapter 147 Taste of freedom

Jane watched in agonizing slow motion as Redbeard roared amidst the swarm of pirates. He swung his cutlass with surprising agility, but the numbers were stacked against him. Each blow he landed was met with a flurry of punches and kicks from the enraged pirates. Lucian grabbed her by the arm, his face grim. "Let's go! We can't help him if we're surrounded too." Jane tore her gaze away from Redbeard, guilt gnawing at her insides. He had risked his life to help them free the slaves. But Lucian was right. Dwelling on it wouldn't help. They needed to escape and find a way to free both Redbeard and the escaped slaves. Together, they clambered down the makeshift crate tower, their movements swift and silent. The ground beneath the window was cluttered with debris, the aftermath of the firefight. Picking their way through the wreckage, they melted into the shadows of the burning fort. "Where are we going?" Jane whispered, her voice hoarse from smoke and worry. Lucian scanned the surround