"Did something happen on the island?" Charles asked, somewhat puzzled.
Shouldn't she be happy that we escaped that place? So why the long face?
"Answer my question," Elizabeth insisted.
"No," Charles said, his hand quietly reaching for his pistol.
A look of disappointment crossed Elizabeth's face. "I'm so useless, aren't I?" she murmured in a self-mocking tone. "What are you waiting for? Just do it already."
"What on earth are you talking ab—"
Before Charles could finish, Elizabeth suddenly spread her arms and lunged at him. In an instant, Charles aimed the muzzle of his gun at her abdomen.
But Elizabeth's next move made him freeze. His finger, already on the trigger, paused as the beautiful woman before him leaned in for a passionate kiss.
The other crew members on deck witnessed the scene, exchanged a few winks and nudges, and quickly made themselves scarce.
