Chapter 9 - No Looking Back

Elizabeth woke up the next morning and felt, more than saw, the naked body next to her. Jack had covered his whole body, including his head with the sheets. Running her hands over her face and hair Elizabeth sighed, surprised that she was crying. Getting out of bed she reached for her robe and went into the bathroom to take a much needed shower.

Facing the mirror Elizabeth looked at her reflection and saw how flawless her skin was, her hair was down around her shoulders in messy curls and her eyes were dark. A feeling that she was being watched drifted over her senses and she turned around. Jack was standing there in his boxers, just watching her.

"Good morning." He said and she looked at the floor, avoiding his gaze.

"Morning."

He noticed her uncertainty and walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Elizabeth turned around and put her hands on his chest, pushing slightly. "Let me go." It was a soft command, but a command none the less.

He did as she said and watched her turn on the water in the bath tub. "Is something wrong?"

She sighed heavily and looked him in the eye. "No of course not. You've only kidnapped me, dragged me across the country, seduced me, and made me be unfaithfull to my fieonce. There is nothing wrong Jack."

He stood at the door and crossed his arms over his chest before letting the scowl he was feeling show on his face. "Oh. I see. Well since all of that is my fault I'm assuming you want an apology."

"An apology is not going to change what happened last night. I knew this whole thing was going to be a

disaster."

"Look darling, you weren't drunk last night, I didn't threaten you or drug you, you could have said no." He said and continued to watch as she got all the things around she needed to shower.

"You took advantage of my then current state of mind. I was alone, a little scared, and tired. My emotions were so confusing I didn't even know what I was thinking and then you came and got in bed with me, kissed me, then proceeded to have sex with me."

He looked her over when she stepped out of her robe and stood in the bathtub. Reaching down she pulled the lever that would bring the water to the shower head. Elizabeth knew she was practically asking for what happened next. Jack took off his boxers and got in the shower with her. Wrapping his arms around her from behind he whispered in her ear.

"Are you going to tell me no or are you going to let me make love to you again?"

She shuddered at the feelings that were coursing through her. Her stomach did a flip-flop and she turned so she was facing him. "I'm not going to let you do anything, but if you want to take advantage of me again, I won't object."

Jack's eyes glittered when she smiled up at him. Their naked bodies were pressed together and the steady water washing over them was soothing. His lips quickly found her face and neck while his hands went between her thighs.

Soon Jack and Elizabeth realized that they were in too far.

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"I want him back."

Tyler looked up from his eggs when his sister spoke. "Who?"

"Jack."

He rolled his eyes and took a bite. "Well sis I gotta admit, you're dumber then I thought. Seriously, he's a short little man who couldn't fight a little girl and win."

Marianne flipped her hair. "Give him some credit, he was smart enough to fall for me."

Tyler snorted. "You mean he was dumb enough to fall for you. Don't forget he's married now, she's damn fine and probably nicer then you."

"I know you would like to get in her pants but come on, she won't proove to be too difficult, when she's dead." Tyler looked up at her again, this time an expression of shock on his face. "Oh don't look at me like that, I'm going to call in a favor."

"You're going to kill Jack Sparow's wife then expect him to jump into your arms?"

Marianne snorted and walked to the stairs before turning around. "Don't be stupid, I'm not going to kill her, Paulie is."

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Paulie Vance was sitting at his desk when Jack Sparrow walked in.

"Jack my boy! I heard the New York job was a hit, good work. Now, what can I do ya for?"

Jack looked at his boss at sat in the chair across from him. "I know this is going to be unexpected but I've decided to settle down again."

"Ah, Marianne didn't break your balls like everyone said huh?"

"Not exactly, they still work just fine. The thing is, she doesn't really like what I do."

Paulie put up a hand. "Say no more, your assignment will be passed on. Go and have a happy life with your new girl, but Jack, if I ever need you, you owe me a favor."

Jack rattled it around in his head, he knew this was going to happen, Paulie didn't let just anyone walk away, he would owe the big man a favor that could end his life or put him behind bars the rest of it.

"No problem Paulie."

"Good, now get out."

Jack didn't need to be told twice.

When one of his own walked out he rang for Carla, his secretary. "Mary can come in now."

Almost the same second Marianne came through the door and Paulie kissed her on the cheek. "Welcome my darling, what is it I can do for you?"

"Jack has this wife."

He noticed her hesitation. "Go on."

"You said I could have a favor. I want her dead."

Paulie sat back in his chair and twisted his pen around in his hand. Jack had just came in to tell him he was leaving and he was furious, if this woman was out of the picture, perhaps he would come back.

"Her photo please."

Marianne produced a photo and Paulie smiled, he had just the man to do the job.

TBC