“See? A little discipline does wonders. Keep behaving well, or you’ll regret it.”
Ad I listened to their discussion of how to do with me, their crude suggestions making me curl up. My adoptive parents were likely facing the same fate. This island was in international waters, beyond anyone’s jurisdiction, so who could possibly save me now?
Just as they were dragging me toward the door, someone burst in.
“The Island Master is here! Hurry up! Get ready!” he yelled.
The other sailors scrambled out and left me behind with only Jacob to guard me.
My heart brightened, feeling finally I found my chance. I figured as long I managed to get Travis to see, I would be saved.
Unfortunately, it seemed Jacob saw what I was planning to do because he narrowed his eyes and asked, “What’re you plotting to do?”
I looked down and shook my head vigorously then muttered, "Nothing."
Too bad, I did not manage to fool Jacob. He grabbed a fistful of my hair and dragged me to the corner of the room. “Are you still hoping to meet the Island Master? Well, too bad. It's impossible!"