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Emma rested in Killian's arms on his bed. She blushed and said, "I like it when you hold me like this. Are you sure you don't want to…"
"Patience, Love." He ran his hand over the fabric of her bodice and pulled it down, freeing her breast. "I'll not rush you into sex."
She scoffed and smirked at him. "I, on the other hand, would love to rush you into sex."
He pinched her nipple. "Are you trying to take advantage of me, Swan?"
She looked over her shoulder at him and nodded, "Absolutely, I intend to compromise your virtue, pirate."
"You're beautiful." He kissed her bared shoulder.
"And, you're changing the subject."
"Aye." He paused, sighed, and finally said, "I'm afraid of getting you pregnant. Your father would torture and kill me. As opposed to how he'll just kill me for touching you."
She laughed, "Regina is too good of a friend for that!"
"Regina is a friend?! I thought she was related by marriage."
"She's that too. Mostly we're friends, though. Without my parents' knowledge, she put a spell on me." She smirked. "I can't get pregnant until I'm ready."
"There's a spell for that?!"
"Yes. You don't have to worry about getting me pregnant. Torture is off the table for you." She joked.
"I'm going to savor you, Emma. When I have you, and I will, I'm going to take my time with you." He laid her on her back on his bed, and he looked down at her and pulled her dress to free both breasts. "You are magnificent." He then nipped and sucked at them. "I'm going to bring you so much pleasure."
"Will you teach me to please you too? I want to learn to give it back as good as you give it. I'll-"
"It'll be amazing because it's you, Love. I won't be scratching an itch. I'll be spending time making love."
She rolled her eyes, "There's not really a difference. I'm afraid I won't be as good as your other women."
"I don't want them. I want you, Swan." He kissed her and deepened it, and then when he pulled back, he said, "You'll see. I'll make you realize the difference."
She got a saucy look and said, "I don't know. I think I might need several demonstrations to understand it."
He laughed, "The only way I'll let you out of my bed is if you demand it. I'll make sure to keep you well satisfied."
She smiled, "I'll make sure you keep your promise."
"A gentleman always keeps his promises."
"You're a gentleman, now? I thought you were a pirate."
"I'm both; you said it yourself that people can be complicated."
"That I did." She gave him a heated look. "I have one request when you finally have sex with me."
"What's that, Swan?"
"Wear the hook."
Amos watched a beautiful blond walk into his shop, and his heart nearly stopped. It was her! The woman that The Dark One was hunting. The one he'd seen in a conjured image. He couldn't believe she was there in his shop. He watched two men enter with her, and they looked severe. They were armed with swords, and if he was counting right, three daggers each hidden on them. It was evident that they were her bodyguards.
"Hello," the beautiful woman said, "I'm looking for a leather jacket for when it turns cold. Do you have one that could be tailored to fit me?"
Amos gave her his best smile and pulled out a leather coat that he believed would work for her. "Yes, try this red one." He helped her into it and checked the fit. He then carefully began noting the adjustments that would need to be made. "I can make these adjustments easily. Can you come back tomorrow around... two? I will have it finished for you then."
She turned to him and smiled at him, "Absolutely, thank you so much for having it done so quickly for me."
He watched her smile at her guards, and they were out the door onto the next place, he presumed.
Killian walked out of the warehouse where he had just negotiated the price for the fabric. The owner wasn't willing to discuss the sale onboard the Jolly Roger. He smirked; apparently, he was too terrified of Captain Hook to risk going on a pirate ship. Now, the deal was complete, and the vast majority of the fabric had been sold and delivered.
He still had the blue fabric he set aside for Emma. He wanted to surprise her with it at some point later in their voyage. He struggled to fully come to terms with how much he was falling in love with her. He never loved a woman before, and now she was quickly becoming everything to him. In fact, he had come away from that sale with a reasonable price for the goods and a new set of soft sheets for his bed. He wanted her to feel comfortable in his cabin.
He noticed her walking away with her careful guard. They were watching out for her well, and they both nodded to him. He was glad they were so observant. He then continued on his way back to the Jolly Roger.
The stop in this new town wouldn't be long. Obviously, they weren't used to pirates, which could become a problem with the local authorities. He'd told his crew to be careful and not to make trouble in town.
Once on board, he saw Billy looking at him expectantly. "What do you want, lad?"
He looked up at Killian in awe and said, "Captain Hook, um… When is Em… Swan's birthday? The crew said that I have some brains and that I should use them to help you. Does that idea help?"
He smiled down at the boy and patted his head and ruffled his hair. "Aye, Billy. That it does." He looked at him conspiratorially. "Think you can get her to tell you when it is? I'd appreciate it if you can find out for me."
Billy smiled up at him. "Absolutely!" He then ran off without being dismissed. Killian just let him go.
Later that afternoon, as soon as the hour struck to close the shop, Amos quickly when to the front door and locked it. He then immediately made his way to his living space above the shop. He saw his wife sitting there nursing their eleven-month-old son. "I found her. I have to act quickly."
"You found who?" she asked, perplexed.
"The woman The Dark One is looking for. She was in my shop; she's coming back tomorrow." He went over to his desk, opened the top right drawer, and pulled out the stone that he'd been given to use to contact The Dark One.
"You can't hand her over to him! He's evil." She then darted her eyes around, afraid that what she'd said would be discovered and she'd be punished. She then whispered, "Tell her to run."
He then turned to her and shook his head. "I have to tell him." He sat next to her and stroked her cheek, then looked down at their child. "He saved our little boy's life. Now we owe him a favor. This will erase our debt to him completely."
"It's not her responsibility to take care of our debt to him." She looked tenderly down at their son. "I would pay anything for his life."
He placed his finger under her chin and lifted it. "She's his son's wife."
"You don't believe that!" She scoffed. "Why would she run if she was?"
"Maybe she was taken against her will." He stated without any belief that it was true.
"Did she look like she was in danger?"
He sighed and shook his head. "No. No, she didn't. But…" He paused, and his shoulders drooped. "Someone will tell him where she is. She's not going to get away. We might as well be the ones that benefit from her discovery." He stood and walked toward their bedroom. "I will take responsibility for this. I won't make you part of turning her over."
A tear slipped down her cheek. "No one should be subjected to whatever he has in store for her."
"I know, my darling. I hate this for her."
"Then don't do it, please."
"If I don't, you know that someone else will. I will protect this family and remove the specter of him from our lives."
He stepped into the room and activated the stone with a trembling hand. Once it was glowing an eerie red, he simply stated, "I've found her."
A disembodied voice came through the stone. "Where!? Tell me now!"
"My debt to you will be paid?" He had managed to force out the question.
"Yes! Yes, now tell me!" He demanded impatiently.
"She was here in my shop. I have her scheduled to come back tomorrow at two to pick up something I'm preparing for her."
"Good! Good." There was a pause. "Damn! I can't locate where she is right now. I will be in your shop at two. Don't fail me!" He laughed maniacally, and then the color from the stone went back to its natural gray. Now he knew he had to get his wife and child out of his shop in the afternoon. He didn't want either of them near The Dark One when he showed up to take her back.
Back in Misthaven, Granny received her mail and opened one letter with trembling hands. She thought she recognized the handwriting. When she opened it up, she saw a drawing of a swan. She screamed out in joy and ran to have someone bring her to Queen Snow and King David.
