Shock jolted through Charlisse. Merrick's strong faith in God had always been a testament to her. His moral convictions and unflinching values in the face of trials had inspired her to seek refuge in the arms of a loving God who had the power to change an evil pirate into a man of honor.

Blames God … hooked up with Collier… turned back to piratingthe words spun through her mind, unable to land.

"Edward Collier? Isn't he one of the pirates Merrick's been ...