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Chapter 8: Taking Action

Lord Beckett eagerly awaited for Isabella's arrival. Yes, he already set his plan in motion to make her...his wife.

"My lord, Dutchess Norrington has arrived".announced Mercer

"Very well, send her in...make sure there are no interuptions".ordered Beckett

Isabella entered the cold room, the room that was once filled with the scent of James, everytime she would come in it felt warm and inviting...now his bewitching scent was gone...the warmth was gone...all that remains is his beautiful, well made sword. She decided to be cordial to Lord Beckett, so he can hopefully leave her alone for awhile.

"Good afternoon Dutchess Norrington, it is always a pleasure to see you...ah I see you are wearing the dress, you look ravishing", greeted Beckett taking her hand kissing gently, inhaling her sweet scent of jasmine and vanilla. A lovely scent he will soon have in his bed...he thought to himself.

"Good afternoon, Lord Beckett". Isabella greeted kindly and forcing a smile.

"Glad to see you are in a good mood".

"Yes...well my baby brightens my day", replied Isabella hoping to hit him where it hurts.

"Well, I hear Robin is just as radient as her mother".

"Yes, more radient, and she has her father's beautiful green eyes".

"Very well", replied Beckett trying hard not to show the jealousy and anger building up inside.

The early supper went be very slowly, to Isabella's dismay. But fortunately for her it was over with. Lord Beckett was sipping fine brandy, while Isabella sat there waiting for him to let her go.

"My lord, may I be excused...I have a baby to attend to". informed Isabella sweetly, hoping her tone would help.

"Yes, of course...but I would wish to see you again tomorrow for tea". replied Beckett turning to see her beautiful figure walking towards him.

"Yes my lord, of course".replied Isabella thinking if I am here tomorrow.

"Settled then".said Beckett he moved closer to her, she stepped back, and he smiled arrogantly, he advanced closer to her, leaned in to kiss, she was leaning, to toy with him...but just as he was about to finally ravish her lips...she put her finger to his lips and whispered to him.

"If you have waited for me for so long...I assume you can wait to have me just a little longer". Isabella hissed lustfully.

Lord Beckett let go of her waist and smiled, he grated her wishes. He took her hand and kissed it, and said nothing. Isabella turned to leave, as she turned the knob, he spoke.

"Dutchess Norrington...you are already falling for me...but all in time, my darling...all time you will forget about that James Norrington".


Isabella arrived home, headed straight to her quarters, once again with tears streaming down her cheeks...she thought was this to become a habit with Lord Beckett, she felt disgusted with herself, she felt dirty, filthy...she told Estrella to prepare her a bath. She lay their in her tub, hoping the shame and disgust washed off. Isabella wanted James, she wanted him that would kiss her, feel his touch. The only man she wanted to make love with was James. After an hour of soaking in the rose petal covered water, she got out and slipped into a simple light green dress, she was going to take action.

Before she left, she kissed Robin good-bye, praying that Nickolas would take care of her. Isabella went with all haste to where the ship was docked, she saw the carriage and went to get Elizabeth.

"Elizabeth...come quickly".said Isabella as she tapped on the small window of the carriage.

"Isabella",gasped Elizabeth

"Come with me, if you want to look for Will", replied Isabella

"Alright". Elizabeth got out od the carriage. The two young women ran to the nearest bush to hide from Mercer and the soldiers.

"Let's go, seems that the coast is clear".said Isabella standing up.

"Wait, first I need to pay a little visit to Lord Beckett".

"What for"? asked Isabella raising a brow

"Oh, you will see...now lets go, you will wait for me outside his office".

"Very well...but hurry".


A/N: Cliffie! I will update later on tonight, hopefully. PLEASE REVIEW! Thanks- Michelle