Rules of Attraction

Chapter 3

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As they sided up against the large ship Catherine tossed a length of rope to Will. "If you would, Mr. Turner. For all of our safety."

Casting a death glare to the woman he went about tying Elizabeth's hands. "Don't worry darling. I'll think of something." he whispered to her conspiratorially.

Catherine just rolled her eyes and pressed the dagger a little harder.

"You won't get away with this. We will be missed. My father is the governor. The entire fleet will soon be tracking you. They know the pearl. They will find you.

Not exactly, Will thought. He had left letters with a trusted servant to be delivered to Governor Swann and Commodore Norrignton sighting a need to travel and see some of the other ports. Perhaps even spend some time on the European continent. It was a perfectly reasonable for a young couple of wealth to do. They wouldn't be missed for many months.

Catherine reached down and handed a gag to Will. "I'm already getting a headache. If you would please."

When he was done a rope was lowered over the side It was tied around Elizabeth and she was hoisted onto the deck. Catherine soon followed and after They had tied the boat to the ropes Will and Gibbs climbed the rope ladder up the side. Elizabeth looked up toward the helm as orders were called. Jack stood in his pirate glory, obviously not dead or injured or otherwise maimed. He swaggered down the stair and toward them. If looks could kill he would be flat on his back.

Jack had expected Elizabeth to be angry. Will definitely owed him for this. He walked up to her and looked at Catherine who was holding her still. She gave him a very annoyed look and Jack knew he owed her. "Welcome aboard Mrs. Turner."

She started yelling at him and pulling against her bonds.

He recoiled. Carefully he reached foreword and removed the gag. Shouts, threats and obscenities rained forth.

"Now don't you blame me for this." he yelled back.

"Who else am I supposed to blame. You had your wench Lie to me."

The look on Catherine's face was deadly. Jack cast her a look and she held her tough and her blade.

"You kidnapped me. Who the bloody hell else should I blame for this?"

He gestured ad she followed his gaze to her husband. Her mouth fell open.

"I'm so sorry Elizabeth. I…I didn't know what to do. You would never have let me go. And I couldn't bear to leave you in Port Royal. And you wouldn't have gone willingly so I asked Jack to help."

"You're babbling, Whelp." Jacked nodded to one of the other sailors. He took hold of Elizabeth from Catherine and pulled her toward the back of the ship. "There is a room for the two of you. And." he added stopping Will. "You might want to leave her tied for a bit."

He nodded and followed them.

Jack looked back to the crew who watched the spectacle anxiously. "Get back to yer duties." he snapped climbing back to the helm. He knew Catherine was following him and turned on the top step to stop her. "I'm sorry, Love."

"You should be very, very sorry. That woman is abominable. Are you quite sure I can't throw her to the sharks."

"Give her time. She's havin' a bad day." he reached for her had and pulled her up to the level he stood on. You know you're not a wench."

"Damn right I'm not." she crossed her arms over her chest.

He laughed and wrapped his arms around her. They both cringed when the sounds of crashing resounded from the under the decks.

"I told him not to untie her."

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Will sat on the step. His elbows were rested on his knees and his head was in his hands. Jack spied him as he came back out on deck. He looked horrible.

Jack silent took a seat next to him and handed him the open rum bottle. Will took a drink and handed it back.

"Why do I think I have made the biggest mistake of my life?"

"Cause she's angry with ya."

"She's very angry with me.

"She had better not try callin' Catherine names again. She almost…"

"She's not angry either you two anymore. She knows you were just helping me."

The moon shone high in the tropical sky. "Jack?"

They both looked up as Catherine came out.

"Yeah, love?"

She smiled at them. "Are you coming to bed anytime soon?"

Will watched her. She was beautiful and regal looking. She had a grace that he had not expected.

"I apologize for Elizabeth's earlier comments, Miss Wellington."

"Please, Will, call me Catherine. And it's fine. I know she was angry."

Jack knew she was lying. She was still stewing about being called a wench.

Jack stood and kissed her forehead. "I'll be down in a minute love."

She wished them goodnight and disappeared back into their cabin.

"Don't give up on her Will."

"I think I should have just left her."

"No, you shouldn't have. You never could have lived with yourself. Give her time." the older pirate rested a hand on his shoulder and disappeared back in to his cabin. Will stared into the night sky and thought about his wife.

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