April 14, 1912
Cal's POV
"Coffee sir?" Trudy asked me.
I was having breakfast with Rose in our outdoor patio adjoined with our cabin. I shook my head and thought about Breen's words. Even after twelve years I very much still loved her and I wasn't going to lose her again. But then I looked to Rose.
I had no doubt she didn't love me and she was developing feelings for Dawson. However breaking off my engagement wasn't something to be taken lightly.
"Cal? Is something wrong?"
Trudy and our waiter were gone and I hadn't been paying attention.
"I'm fine Rose" I lied taking a bite of my breakfast.
"It's Breen isn't it?"
I dropped my fork not expecting her say that.
"Cal you and I both know I'm not happy in this engagement" Rose began. She took a deep breath for a moment. "I like Breen and I can see you have feelings for her"
"It was a long time ago" I confessed.
Rose gave me a look saying she was interested in the story so I told her. How Breen left me so I wouldn't disowned by my father.
"That son of bitch" Rose growled putting her coffee down.
I actually chuckled at her remark.
"That was cruel for your father to put that burden on the woman you loved"
"It was" I agreed.
"Be honest with me Cal do you love this woman?" Rose questioned.
I didn't hesitate to reply.
"Yes I do and I want her back"
"Then I believe you will make the right choice" she encouraged. She took a bite of her own food and gave me for the first time a genuine smile.
Breen's POV
As much as it hurt me to give the man I loved an ultimatum I had no choice. In my mind Cal would chose to stay engaged to Rose. Charlotte suggested a church service might lift my spirits but I declined. No doubt Cal would be there and the last thing I wanted was to see him.
So I lost myself in my work for most of the day. I sketched Molly's designs for the dresses she ordered. I met up with her in the lounge area for lunch and I showed her the sketches. She and a few other ladies who ate with us liked what they saw and once lunch was over I went back to my cabin.
I would need to wait until the ship docked in order to start bringing Molly's designs to life. I decided to have dinner in my cabin since I wasn't in the mood to go to the dining room tonight. Throughout the day I heard many ice warnings being talked about with the crew and other passengers.
The North Atlantic was bloody cold in April and icebergs were dangerous. The sun was already setting by the time I felt satisfied with my work for the day. I gave Charlotte the night off and I was alone. I heard a knock and I wondered who it was. To my surprise Cal stood there. He looked like he had just finished dinner.
"Breen can I come in?" he asked.
I sighed before agreeing and I moved aside letting him in. Cal was quiet for a moment and the next thing I knew he had me in another passionate kiss. The kiss lasted for a moment though.
"My Tiger's Eye" he began touching my face. "Twelve years ago I let you go and I don't intend to let you go this time"
"Are you saying?" I started but Cal interrupted.
"Rose and I broke off our engagement this afternoon, she knows I love you and wants us to be together, however she and I will need to still pretend to be engaged until the ship docks"
I could live with that last part. Like a fool several tears slid my face and Cal wiped them away. He then claimed my lips with his and he picked me up into his arms. He kicked the door to the bedroom shut with his foot. I was placed back onto my feet and Cal pinned me to the closest wall. His tongue met with mine and as they danced the man I loved began to undress me.
When I was only in my undergarments I stopped the kiss. Cal smirked and he guided my hands to his dress coat. I pulled it off of him and soon his vest and shirt followed. My face went blood red when I saw him shirtless. He was still perfect after being apart for a decade. Cal pulled his shoes and socks off before proceeding to pick me up again and it wasn't long until we were on the bed. I was on my back and Cal pulled off my stockings in a slow teasing manner. Then the rest of my undergarments were removed and I was completely bare for Cal to look at.
Cal started things off by kissing the right side of my neck. When he found one of my vulnerable spots he gently bit my flesh and I sighed in pleasure. Cal then lowered his lips downwards and soon my breasts had his attention. He claimed my left nipple into his mouth and massaged my right breast.
"Bloody hell" I muttered.
"This isn't hell my Tiger's Eye" Cal corrected. "The fact I'm about to make love to you on this ship is heaven"
Cal finished with my breasts and moved his lips lower. He took his time kissing every inch of me. When he reached my thighs his lips were replaced with his tongue. My womanhood was drenched and eager. Cal placed a hand on my right hip holding me in place so I wouldn't make any sudden movements.
His tongue took it's sweet time tasting the outer regions before it slipped inside my entrance. I moaned because this was indeed heaven. Five minutes passed before Cal pulled away. He pulled me up so I was in his lap and getting the message I lowered him beneath me. It was my turn to be the dominant partner.
I took my time kissing every part of Cal I wished to do so. Afterwards I eyed his pants and he smirked. Soon his pants joined my clothes on the floor and a few moments later I had the man I loved inside me. Cal had his hands on my waist while I began to move. As I moved in figure eights Cal would thrust into me at the right moment. I could tell he was enjoying this because his eyes were closed in bliss.
Eventually we changed places and it was now Cal who was thrusting into me. My legs were around his waist so I could feel him inside me and bloody hell it was wonderful. I felt my climax approaching and when it neared Cal claimed a kiss when I reached my peak.
Cal eventually pulled out of me and collapsed beside me. However after he recovered we both were making love again and had no plans on stopping anytime soon.