Breen's POV

Thankfully Jack wasn't interrogated anymore through the rest of dinner . The men were getting ready to head into the smoking room. Jack politely declined after receiving an invitation. Before joining the other gentlemen Cal came over to me and again kissed my hand before bidding me goodnight. I was going to head to my cabin when Jack asked to speak with me outside at the Grand Staircase.

"I noticed you seemed sad in there" he pointed out.

"I am" I agreed. "Someone I once loved was at our table tonight"

"I'm sorry to hear that would you like to accompany me? I know a real party and I secretly invited Rose"

"You know what count me in" I answered.

It didn't take long for Rose to find us and when Jack saw her he smiled.

"So you ladies wanna go to real party?"

A Few Minutes Later.

Third Class was definitely much different than First but the people down here were friendly. Jack and I were dancing to the beat of the Irish music and Rose watched from close by having a good time. I didn't know the steps to the music but who cares.

Nearby someone broke some glass but I paid no mind. The song eventually ended and Jack patted my back. I then looked to Rose and smirked. I pushed Jack in her direction and soon Jack had the red head on her feet. I decided to sit where Rose had been and took a drink of beer which tasted damn good.

When the music began Rose looked unsure but soon she and Jack were dancing. And from the looks of things Rose was having a good time. Jack eventually got on top of a table and did some Irish stomps. Rose watched before she joined him and she took off her shoes and began to dance along to the beat herself. They both spun each other around and laughed.

"You the red head's friend?" a blonde haired man named Tommy asked. He was a friend of Jack's and a fellow passenger.

"Yes Jack invited us down here" I explained.

"Hey Breen" Jack interrupted. He and Rose finished their dance. "Having fun?"

"You bet" I confirmed with a smirk.

Jack gave Rose a glass of beer and she began to down it. She noticed Jack was watching her.

"What you think a First Class girl can't drink?"

Rose then put her glass down and took the cigarette Tommy had been smoking out of his mouth. She took a puff before asking Jack to hold onto her dress. The other men and I watched as Rose held her arms out and lifted her feet up until she was on her toes. She then lost her balance and Jack caught her in his arms.

It wasn't long until another song began and Rose grabbed my hand and soon we began to dance along with the other passengers. Both she and I laughed as we lost ourselves into the dance.

Afterwards

"You seem more cheerful tonight miss" Charlotte said as she finished helping me into my nightgown.

"A new friend cheered me up" I explained.

My maid was about to reply when there was a knock at my cabin door. It was probably Molly wanting something. Charlotte excused herself and went to answer the door. What made me jump to me feet was when I heard Cal's voice. I grabbed a robe and tied it securely over my nightgown before going into my sitting room.

Charlotte was eying Cal like she wanted to reprimand him.

"Breen" Cal began but he stopped when he saw me.

Charlotte muttered some words under her breath which made me snort as she excused himself. Once Cal and I were alone did our conversation continue.

"Cal what the hell are you doing here?" I asked getting straight to the point.

"I'm sorry Breen but I needed to speak with you" Cal answered. Then he proceeded to get closer until he was right in front of me. "I don't think I can go on with this charade, damn it all to hell"

Without warning he kissed me catching me off guard. His arms snaked around my waist and pulled me close to him. I wanted to resist but my body would not listen. The kiss became more heated and as our tongues met did Cal suddenly lift me upwards. My legs instinctively went around his waist and Cal walked his way into my bedroom. He pulled off my robe and threw it on the floor.

I had to stop this before things become more escalated. I broke the kiss and asked Cal to put me down. He did as I asked thankfully and placed his forehead against mine.

"I still love you my Tiger's Eye"

"Don't"

But Cal cut me off by giving me a quick kiss.

"I meant what I said last night that I never stopped thinking about you Breen, I only want you"

"You can't have me when your promised to another" I countered. "And don't give me that crap about your father, twelve years ago it was different but now it isn't, if you truly want to be with me Caledon Hockley you need to make a choice"

I paused for a moment before resuming.

"If you wish to be with me end your engagement to Rose, Cal she doesn't love you and she deserves to be happy with someone who will love her like I love you, and I will not be your mistress"

Cal didn't say anything and I refused to look him in the eye. He then swore before taking his leave.