Chapter 765

The Wolf by My Side

Simond sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her intently. “What’s the matter?”

“We don’t need to take a ship to return, Simond,” Abigail murmured as her hand slowly reached for the syringe concealed at her waist.

It was a tranquilizer given to her by Martin.

“Return to where?” His smile turned sinister as if taunting his prey.

Abigail’s face slowly paled. Xavien’s words didn’t imply that Simond might be in trouble but rather that he might have ulterior motives.

“Why, Simond?” She gripped the syringe tightly.

“Because I’m a bored mercenary and a pirate at that,” he replied and laughed loudly. His amusement seemed to stem from the novelty of the situation. “You’re quite clever to cooperate with me so well. That’s rare in a woman.”