Once is Never Enough

Chapter 7 Mrs. Sparrow

Elizabeth was being pulled along the hallway to the kitchen by her 'mother-in-law' when she stoped. "I think there has been a misunderstanding." She started, wondering if this was her best approach. "I'm not," but she never did finish as Jack came in followed by one of the most beautiful men she had ever seen.

"Darling." Jack started and Elizabeth gave him a look. "I want you to meet my brother, Alex."

"I told Jack I wanted to know if you had a sister, but even then, my brother married the queen of beauty." Alex said and kissed her hand. Elizabeth just marveled at the older brother's good looks and even though she hated to admit it, he could give Jack a run for his money.

"It's a pleasure Alex."

Jack rolled his eyes and turned around when a young girl came running in followed by an older man.

"Uncle Jack!"

Jack smiled and bent over to pick the girl up, "Well hello Maria how is my favorite niece?"

"I'm doing great!" She said and caught sight of Elizabeth. "Hi."

"Hello.'

"Who are you?"

Elizabeth smiled and walked toward her. "My name is Elizabeth."

"Oh," Maria said as if that was the answer to everything. "You're very pretty."

"Thank you very much. So are you."

"I know, my mommy tells me all the time." Maria said and Amilia laughed.

"I'm sure she does, where is that mother of yours?"

"I'm here momma." She said and walked in. Alise Sparrow took her daughter from Jack and met Elizabeth's eyes. "Well who is this?"

"Your brother's wife." Amilia said smiling.

"Oh, it's nice to meet you, I'm Alise Sparrow, Jack's sister. It's about time my baby brother got himself a girl that could handle him."

Elizabeth looked at Jack who shrugged. "I've tried."

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After meeting her 'husband's' family Elizabeth went outside to watch the sun set. Alex had been out there with her but left when Jack came out.

"What was all that about?"

Elizabeth looked up at Jack and was surprised when he didn't look at her. "All what?"

"What did Alex want?"

"To talk to me, since you let everyone think we're married."

Jack smirked, "Like that would stop him."

"Stop him from what?" She asked, already forming the answer in her head.

The answer Jack had for her was not what she expected.

His hands cupped her face and he kissed her. Elizabeth was shocked, but pleasently surprised when she felt his lips on hers. Everything was perfect. The sun was setting in front of them, the small breeze was bringing the smell of the ocean with it, and there was no one else in the whole world but them. Jack's hands found their way to her back and Elizabeth put her hands in front of her, pressing on his hard chest to keep her upright. She pulled away and looked at him.

"You think he would risk it?"

Jack smiled and walked back toward the house. Elizabeth followed.

"Jack?"

"Hmm?"

"Is Alex going to help you?"

Jack nodded and walked up the stairs toward his room. When he opened the door Elizabeth gasped. The room was huge, bigger than her own. "Jack this room is amazing."

Elizabeth took everything in, the windows, the carpet, the desk, the dresser, the bed. The bed was what her eyes stayed on, it was big enough to get lost in. 'Or to lose yourself in.' She thought and bitterly wondered how many women Jack had brought to his bed before.

Jack seemed to read her mind. He didn't know why, maybe it was the fact that she hadn't protested every other time he kissed her or maybe it was because he was simply a man, but he couldn't help but kiss her again.

Elizabeth's lips were so soft and feminine Jack went numb for a moment. Controling himself Jack's hand ran through her hair and made itself comfortable behind her head and it was pulling her closer into him. His tounge found it's way into her mouth and a shiver flew through her body. Elizabeth let herself fall into him and she felt the want he held for her.

Jack pulled away to fill his lungs with air and he kissed her neck.

Elizabeth gasped and said his name outloud. Jack captured her lips again and she moaned into his mouth.

"Elizabeth, I need you." he said breathlessly and she reponded by kissing him passionately. Jack moved her over to his bed and softly pushed her on her back. Getting on top of her Jack looked into her eyes. He knew she wanted him and somehow guilt shocked his body and he sat up putting his head in his hands.

"Jack?"

Elizabeth finally felt confused and a worried. "What did I do?"

Jack couldn't look at her. "Nothing. I just can't do this to you. You would hate me in the morning."

"Why would I?"

Jack shook his head. "You just would."

Elizabeth got behind him and wrapped her arms around him.

"I don't think so. Besides you're a pirate. What would you care?"

"I just do. What about Will?"

Elizabeth didn't comment but fell asleep in his bed.

Jack watched her sleep for a long time before taking off his boots and climbing into bed next to her.

TBC