- To everyone who sent me a review, thank you so much, you made my day, really. Now onto chapter 6. The disclaimer is in chapter 1 if you're looking for.

Chapter 6

"Run!" Tribune called out.

"Try it, brother dear and you'll die where you stand".

"I give in, you have me" John volunteered.

"John, no!".

"Wise choice, captain. Take him upstairs, make sure he looks presentable; my betrothed will be dining with us tonight. Escort Captain Margo and my brother to their cells, their last meal should be the finest food we offer. Captain Margo, brother dear, I look forward to seeing you on the gallows tomorrow".

Margo's heart broke watching John walk away. For the first time in her life, she thought she had a man who truly cared for her. Instead, he showed his true colors, like every other man in her life.

"Margo?" Tribune whispered hours later.

"What do you want?"

"I'm sorry, had I known her plan, I would have done something. I was a stupid boy...".

"It's too late for apologies".

"Then for what it's worth, I wish I could go back in time and change the past. You and I would have made a great team, we could have transformed Cuba. I know that you're not going to listen, but at least I know I'm going to heaven with a clear conscious. I love you, Margo and I always will," he told her.

"Thomas" it had been a long time since she had used his birth name without spite or malice.

"Margo, I..." he started to apologize again.

"We were both young and foolish".

"The fool is Captain Roxton; you're a better woman than my sister would ever aspire to be".

They fell asleep, hands in hand across the bars, remembering the children they once were and how a simple act had changed the course of both of their lives.

Upstairs, John was being prepared for dinner as Danielle walked in.

"Leave us" the valet and the guards quietly emptied the room.

"I must say Captain, you clean up nicely".

"I'm still your prisoner".

"Captain, I'm surprised. A man of your stature and experience should know when to take advantage of a situation".

"Miss Tribune, as I've already stated, my heart belongs to Margo" John remained firm, despite the danger.

"Pardon me, milady, his Grace has arrived" Assai knocked.

"Inform my betrothed that I shall be down shortly".

"What I am to offer you is a one time deal, Captain. I suggest you take it. You will play nice and perhaps your beloved shall live to see dawn," she threatened.

"And if I don't?".

"Accidents always happen, Captain".

"Miss Tribune, why are you doing this, you have access to all the power you need, yet you pretend that your brother rules," he questioned.

"Those idiots in Spain think that a woman can't rule, that the only thing a woman thinks about is clothes and the latest gossip. My brother is a fool, yet they chose him, over me. They'll pay, they'll all pay, when I rule all of Europe, I'll show them that a woman has twice the abilities that a man has" she seethed.

"Darling, are you up there?" the Duke called out.

"One wrong move, Captain, Margo dies before sunrise" forcing a demure smile, she took John's arm to greet her betrothed.

"Your Grace" John bowed.

"Viscount Walingsforth, I was hoping to see you again. Where is your lovely wife?".

"Camille sends her regards, your Grace. Unfortunately, her sister is in a delicate condition. I would have gone with her, but she insisted that I come tonight, turning down a dinner invitation from you would not be wise".

Danielle smiled; she knew the Captain was adept, but not this adept. Having him in her bed would be even more pleasurable.

"Darling, where is your brother? I expected him to join us".

"Thomas has a pressing engagement, he sends his apologies".

John remained quiet during dinner, watching the interaction between Miss Tribune and the Duke. If he was aware of his betrothed's true feelings, he certainly didn't show it. If he wasn't, then they were all in trouble.

"You did an excellent job tonight, Captain," she purred as the Duke's carriage rolled away.

"I am a man of honor, Miss Tribune".

"I expected that much" he stiffened as she arched her boy against his.

"Margo, I'm so sorry" he arms wrapped around Danielle's waist as his body demanded more

"You may resist me tonight, beloved, but I promise you that you will be mine" he broke the kiss.

He slept restlessly that night, the image of Margo's hurt as he walked away and his body's reaction to Miss Tribune keeping him far from Morpheous's grasp.

"Captain Roxton" he was woken up with a start.

"My name is Assai, I'm getting out of here. We must hurry".

"What about Ned, Valencia and George? Did they survive?".

"They're fine, they are resting at my village, we must be quiet, there are guards all over".

"John" he was embraced by his companions.

"Where is Margo? Are you ok?".

"I'm fine, Margo is being hung tomorrow and so is Tribune. Where is Arthur?".

"He may not have survived" Valencia felt tears well up at the thought of her beloved uncle whom taken care of his nieces as if they were his own children.

"Captain Roxton, we must return before your absence is noticed" Jarl advised.

"Your not letting Margo hang" Valencia accused.

"I have no intention of letting her hang".

"Captain Roxton, please" Jarl remained anxious.

"I have a plan" they huddled together, planning and praying that they would be able to rescue Margo and Tribune before it was too late.

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