Although, I have my own hand-picked band of loyalists within the pirate crew. They do not function like SEAL teams. They don’t operate as a single unit for the greater good. They work as a band of individuals with a common goal.
“Hey,” I whisper. “Look at me.”
Marie
Oh my god. I wasn’t dreaming. This is really happening! I fight for control over my terror.
I latch onto Alejandro’s calm eyes and swallow the fear that threatens to destroy everything.
He whispers. “You’re okay. I got you. Breathe deep. In … and … out.”
His soft expression reassures me, and I press my trembling lips together. Then I inhale and exhale with him, and the terror recedes.
He smirks as he removes my hair bow and my long tresses catch the wind, whipping around us, then his deep voice softly says, “Good girl.”
I don’t know why that sends a thrill through me, but it does. I lean toward him, closing my eyes, offering him my lips, wanting to lose myself in him and not think about what’s about to happen.
A throaty moan emits from him as his hand wraps itself in my hair and jerks my head back. His eyes flash fiercely into mine, warning me, and the thought that I can’t initiate physical contact between us is planted firmly in my mind as painful tears form.
But he leans forward to give me what I asked for. Just before our lips touch, he whispers, “Do precisely what I tell you to do and nothing more.”
I inhale the sweetness of his breath. Close my eyes with the softness of his lips. Melt into a willing submissive with the command of his mouth. I’m filled with not only a desire to serve him but a need to hear, ‘Good girl’ again.
As I lose myself to his control, I internalize the choice I’ve made. I must be obedient to him. I can trust his military training to protect me.
Gabriel
God, this woman is rocking my world. Her tongue teases mine, and it’s like my first fucking kiss. Fireworks.
As we approach the cove, the dinghy decreases speed, and I release her mouth. Needing to communicate what’s about to happen with her so she’s prepared and doesn’t freak the fuck out. She’s intelligent and understands what she’s up against, but she isn’t prepared for what’s about to go down. No one is. But she has to endure it with me, or she runs the risk of being taken from me.
Hovering my lips over hers, I whisper her instructions. “You must trust me. Whatever happens once we get inside, whatever you see, whatever you feel or think, you must trust me and do precisely what I tell you to do. Nothing more. Nothing less.”
Her beautiful eyes are big saucers, and I see the fear in them. “These men are barbarians. If I’m challenged for you … and, babe, you’re beautiful, so it’s a serious probability … I won’t back down, and I won’t give you up. Do you understand?”
She nods, frowning, then asks, “Why are you doing this?”
I narrow my eyes and decide to tell her as much truth as I can. Knowing it will ground her and give her the strength she needs to follow my lead without question, and hopefully, stave off some of the shock at what she will see. “For Cash.”
She blinks a few times, absorbing my words, then she frowns again. I reach up and put that stray strand of her hair behind her ear once more. “Your brother, not money.”
Tears well up in her eyes, and she nods, then bites her lip and swallows the lump in her throat. “Are you a former SEAL then?”
“Yes.”
“What happened?” Her eyes search mine, and I can’t believe she’s staring at me, concerned for my well-being in the midst of what’s happening around us.
“I’ll explain later.”
She nods. “I’ll do precisely what you tell me to do. Nothing more. Nothing less. I will stick to your six and move when you move. I will be submissive and suck your cock in front of the whole damn group if that’s what you command me to do.”
I chuckle at that. “That’s not a bad idea.”
5
Marie
Alejandro sits up to watch our approach to shore, and I glance in that direction. From the looks of it, we are running right up to a sheer cliff of giant boulders. The men in the dinghy kneel, holding onto the sides. Before we ram the rocks, the motor shuts off, and we coast right up to them.
The thought that they have done this many times sends shivers through me. I wonder how many women they have taken.
The pirates bailout, holding on to the boat's sides, and wade through the water straight at the boulders. The sun is just starting to break the horizon, and there is enough light to see a small gap in the water between two rocks.
Alejandro puts his hand on top of my head and pushes it down, but not before seeing the men submerge and realize they are swimming the dinghy through the gap. Then darkness envelops us as the rocks block out the sun, and I reach out to touch Alejandro. He places his hand over mine and gives me a gentle, reassuring squeeze.
When we emerge from the darkness, we are in a small lagoon. I look around, marveling at the beauty. Then I look into Alejandro's face. He is frowning at me. Instantly, I avert my eyes and look down. He tips my face to his and puts two fingers to his eyes. I nod, and he stands in the boat.
I keep my eyes on my man, resisting the urge to look around, and focus my attention instead on the noises. Legs splash in the water as the crew walks the dinghy to shore. The sound of ATVs approaching rumbles louder and louder. Then the boat is being dragged onto land, and Alejandro jumps out.
The ATVs arrive and idle. I wait, not wanting to look around but unsure if I should have followed Alejandro or not. I can hear men talking but can't make out their words.
Then my pirate appears, reaching over the side for me. I stand up and walk to him. Keeping my eyes focused on his face, I lean over as his hands slide around my waist, and I place my hands on his shoulders. He lifts me out like I weigh nothing, allows my body to slide down his, and I'm thankful for the grounding contact. Then he removes his bandana, rolls it into a blindfold, and ties it over my eyes.
Next, he picks me up and carries me to an ATV. He sets me on the seat, then swings his leg over and scoots his groin uptight. My legs rest across his thigh, and when he reaches for the handlebars, my arm slips around his waist to hang on. He whispers, "Good girl." And I melt.
Then he cranks it, puts it in gear, and eases off. As we travel, I hug him tight, resting my head on his chest, enjoying the closeness of his essence. I don't know what lies ahead, but I'm content right now to live in the moment.
Gabriel
Traveling with Marie snuggled up is the best feeling in the world, and I allow myself the freedom to enjoy her in this brief respite. She is a gorgeous girl physically, but I find myself even more drawn to her character. She should be frightened, or at the least, anxious, but instead, she's trusting. She's smart, and that's a massive turn-on to me. If the circumstances were normal, I would chase her relentlessly until she surrendered her booty to me.
At the end of the cave tunnel, I stop the ATV, park it along the inner wall with the others, turn it off, and dismount. Then I help Marie off and inform her, "We'll walk the rest of the way."