Whispers of the Tide

Rude awakenings

Serene's POV:

 What an absolute bastard! Such a sexy bastard!

Gahhh why did he have to be so sexy?! 

I could feel my nectar running down my thighs from his close contact, and seeing the size of his manhood twitching in his pants for me, it almost made me want to take him right then and there. I would do no such thing though! I was royal, and he basically kidnapped me. although, I didn’t really put up much of a fight. Regardless I will not fall victim to some Stockholm syndrome rubbish.

 I tossed the clothing he gave me on the bed and rummaged around his belongings until I found a safety pin. This will do nicely. I headed over to the locked door and listened to make sure the coast was clear, then I began my work picking the lock. It wasn’t long before I heard the sweet sound of it unlocking. I might be next in line to be queen but I could pick a lock and hold my own. Carefully opening the door, I crept out and snuck up onto the deck being careful to avoid the crew. Luckily for me, they were all celebrating whatever pirates celebrate. Drinking, laughing and gambling. 

I was able to make it to the side railing with no problem and quickly dove into the water, cutting smoothly through the surface without a splash.

I ripped off Connor’s shirt but I couldn’t bring myself to let it go. I tied it around my waist and took off towards the mainland. 

The tour boat would have long since returned to the resort.  I made it to a hidden cove by early evening and put the shirt back on to cover my naked lower half. As I rounded the corner I saw a commotion of people running around gathering boats and spot lights ready to head out to sea. Lexi was first to spot me! 

“Oh my god!!!! You’re alive! Everyone!! Everyone! Look Serene is here!” She ran towards me, locking me in a tight embrace. Pulling back she shoved me back,

 “we were all so bloody worried! We thought you had downed at sea!” She had tears in her eyes. I knew we were friends but I had no idea she cared this much for me. By then Marty and Tom had joined us and Marty slapped me on the back. 

“You gave us a decent fight there chicky! Care to tell us what happened and how you got here?”

 “I’m so sorry to cause you all such panic. You see, I was knocked overboard by one of those big waves sent out by that second tremor. I must have got caught in a rip, because before I knew it I was miles away from the boat. I was tired from trying to swim back so decided to save my energy and float on my back in hopes someone might see me. And they did. Another boat picked me up and brought me back here.” 

“That is some story! Is that whose shirt you’re wearing?! Oh my god, what is he hot?! Where is he now?” Lexi asked, looking around the beach.

 “No, he was making his was to another port and just dropped me off on the way.” I replied. “We are all so blimn grateful you’re ok chicken!” Marty said, giving me a friendly arm punch.

 “You definitely made my heart stop Serene. Thank goodness you’re back safe and sound. Get some rest ok.” Tom said with a warm smile and he and Marty made their way over to the relieved crowd. I could see Harry, my boss glaring at me as Marty explained to him what happened.

 “Come on hun, let’s get you cleaned up and fed.” Lexi started guiding me towards the condos. “And you will tell me EVERYTHING about your handsome saviour!”

 “How do you know he’s handsome? He could be old and wrinkled for all you know.”

 “Serene you were blushing when you were talking about your rescue. And you also blushed just now when I called him handsome.” I had not come back and she knew it. She winked at me and pulled me along behind her.

 “You will tell me everything! I’m dying to know!” I laughed at her desperation as we headed off down the path. I couldn’t help but think of Connor, the cheeky, sexy pirate captain. I will go back and help him. I have a feeling we were meant to find each other. But it will be under my terms and I will not be held captive and locked in a room against my will. I smiled at the thought of seeing him again, my heart fluttering in my chest thinking about his handsome face, and huge package. I missed him, how is that even possible?

 Connor's POV: 

 It has been a few hours and I was itching to go down below deck and see Serene. I felt like she was too far away and it gave me a sense of unease. I needed to see she was ok.

 I wasn’t the monster I was making out to be towards her. Sure, I had killed people. I was a pirate captain after all. But holding women against their will wasn’t something I made a habit of. I didn’t need to lock a woman in my room to ensure I got my c**k wet, let alone get information.

 I had woman falling at my feet to suck me off and f**k me into next week. Sounds cocky I know but I really wasn’t s*x deprived. Weirdly thinking about being with another woman made me feel sick to my stomach. I could only see Serene. Maybe putting her in the untouchable category has made my lust for her even stronger. Maybe if I f**k her I can get what ever obsession I have with her out of my system.

 I had to see her. It was well after dinner, she was bound to be hungry so I decided to be a decent guy and take her some food. I gathered leftover broth and bread, putting it on a tray and made my way down the corridor to her. 

The closer I got to the captain's quarters the more my unease seemed to rise. I opened the door which I’m sure I had locked and looked inside. 

Empty. It was f*****g EMPTY! I threw the tray of food at the wall. Rage like nothing I had ever felt burned in my chest making my vision go white.

A deep guttural roar exploded from my soul shaking the room. Lee ran to my side as I collapsed to my knees. 

“Find that woman! NOW!” I bellowed.

Lee flinched but I didn’t give a f**k. she can’t have gone far, we are on a ship in the middle of the ocean for f***s sakes! I stood and stomped up to the upper deck grabbing a bottle of bourbon on the way. 

“Where the f**k is she!!! Find her or f*****g die!” I screamed at my crew. I took a few moments to calm myself by drinking a good few swigs of my drink. I looked across at my crew who were scrambling like rats. I spotted Lee looking confused.

 “Lee tell me ya found her!”

 “Umm, Captain it appears she is no longer on the ship. We have searched every crevice and can’t see the girl anywhere.”

 “What the f**k Lee! How is that possible! There is nowhere for her to go?!”

 “Maybe someone took her?” He offered. I slammed my bottle down on the railing, smashing the glass at our feet. 

“Ya telling me, another ship snuck towards us in broad daylight, someone jumped on board my f*****g ship, picked the lock to my quarters, gathered up that loud mouthed woman and got away with her, and no one f*****g saw or heard a f*****g thing?!” 

“I guess when you put it like that captain, it sounds crazy, but what other explanation would there be? It’s like she just disappeared.” He replied, gesturing out towards the open sea.

I followed his gaze. She couldn’t have just swum away. Unless, she was one of them! I pulled my shirt down to look at my mermaid tattoo, the one that held an uncanny likeness to Serene. She couldn’t be, could she? “FUUUUUUCK!”