Chapter 16: For the love of Isabella

To Isabella's luck no one heard her argument with Count Drake. Or so she thought. That man is completely insane!Why is he doing this? Why must he torture her so? One answer...Jax was in love with her and wants some sort of way to get to know her. But Isabella piad no mind to this or she tried not to.

"No, no this is ridiculous! Count Drake is not in love with me...he just can't be." Isabella muttered to herself as she got ready for bed.

A knock at the door broke her away from her thoughts.

"Madame, Admiral Norrington gave me this message to hand to you". Roselyn gave the message to Isabella.

"Thank you Roselyn. You may retire to bed". said Isabella.

"Good night, Madame". replied Roselyn, and left to her cabin.

Isabella's heart skipped a beat. Perhaps it was bad news or he heard the argument between her and Jax? Isabella quickly opened the message.

Darling,

Please forgive me, but I will not be able to join you tonight. It seems that I will be on duty all night, of course thanks to Lord Beckett I will not be able to enjoy your company. But don't worry, I will be alright, the more I fullfill my duties, hopefully we will be able to get home sooner to Robin and Nickolas. Get some rest, I will see you in the morning. Sweet dreams and remember that I love you very much.

James

Isabella smiled to herself, and put the letter by the crystal vase filled with red roses. She was a little dissappointed that he will be busy the entire night. Then, all these worries came back, maybe Jax was right. What if James starts to put his duty first and completely forget about Isabella, only to come to her when he needed to fulfill his needs. To become like Charlotte who is only there to make Beckett look good, no that cannot happen.

Isabella shook her head. No James will not do that to her and leave her at the clutches of Beckett. James loved her to much, he would never hurt her. Isabella sighed and climbed into the large fluffly bed. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep with the soothing sound of the ocean...


Lord Beckett sat cooly at his desk, with a drink in hand. Soon, he would set his plan into motion. Isabella will be his at any cost. Although he had Charlotte, he still craved forebidden fruit. He wants to taste it, Beckett will eliminate anyone who gets in the way.

Beckett was broken from train of thought, when he heard a knock.

"Come in".

"Good evening Lord Beckett, you wanted to speak with me". said Jax.

"Yes, sit". Beckett stood and poured Jax a drink. "After we deal with this pirate matter, how much will-, did something happen to your temple"? Beckett noticed a red mark across Jax's cheek. Isabella's doing of course.

"Nothing, I must have hit something and not noticed". Jax answered unsure of what to say.

"Dutchess Norrington finally told you to leave her be." Beckett was informed by Mercer, who witnessed everything.

"How did you know. I am not surprised actually". Jax said amusingly.

"I have my resources.Stay away from her". Beckett warned him.

"Why should I? Oh, I see...you want the beautiful Isabella all to yourself. Hmm, and do praytell Lord Beckett...how do you plan on getting Norrington out of your way?For you know he has her heart". Jax was laughing now.

"Non of your buisness". Beckett snapped.

"Please...killing him! Beckett you are predictable"! replied Jax.

"I suppose you have better plan to provide for me with"? Beckett hissed.

"Why would I provide you with a plan, when I want her for myself". Jax replied cooly. "Good night". Jax got up and left before Beckett could say anything.

Beckett was flaring with anger."So its two that I have to rid you of my drear Isabella. Here's to the most beautiful woman, that will soon be mine". Beckett raised a toast to the woman who was on his mind every night...