My Captain

Chapter 23

*Emma's POV *

Killian.

He and my captor battled for a long time before either noticed me. They saw me at the same time. The man's face grew angry but Killian's lit up like he was looking at the sun.

The man took the opportunity to try for the upper hand he'd been lacking the entire time. He tried and failed. He dropped his sword and ended up with Killian's blade at his throat.

"Stop," I said quietly.

They both looked up. Killian's gaze met mine, soon filling with a realization. Heroes don't kill. He cut the man's cheek and quickly tied him up. His crew never even moved. I didn't notice Smee until he took the man to the brig, as they called it.

I looked back to Killian. He had tears in his eyes, and that broke me. I ran to him, jumping and locking my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. I buried my face in his neck as the tears began.  His arms were around me instantly.

He walked back to the Jolly Rodger and ordered the crew to set sail. He walked to the helm before collapsing with me still around him.  A sob escaped my throat and his arms tightened. His face was in my hair  and I felt tears hit my neck.

I'd never seen my pirate like this. He started to shake with sobs. I pulled away to look in his eyes, those beautiful eyes I'd been thinking of for nearly a month.

I put my hands on his cheeks, using my thumbs to wipe away his tears. I smiled through my own tears and shook my head before hugging him back to me. "I missed you," I whispered.

He kissed my cheek, "I missed you too, love. So much." Then he was talking to Smee, "We are going to my quarters. Take us back, and don't disturb us unless it's an absolute emergency.  Understood?"

And with that I was lifted as he stood, refusing to let go. We were soon in his quarters and he sat on the bed, me in his lap. That's when he finally kissed me. It started soft but grew more passionate by the second. I missed the wildfire, and I reveled in it.

I pulled away for air. "I love you so much," he whispered. 

He started undoing the corset of my stupid ballgown I'd been wearing for far too long. I stood to slide it off, leaving me in just a camisole and panties. Killian got up as well, getting a pail of water and a cloth.

I slipped the camisole off as well and sat on the edge of the bed. Killian crouched in front of me, getting the cloth wet. He started wiping the dirt and grime from my skin, starting with my face and working his way down. After wiping my barely swollen stomach, he put the cloth down and put his hands on my hips and looked up to my eyes. "I'll never let you go ever again. I promise. Either of you." He said and kissed me just above my belly button.

He slid one of his shirts over my head and I pulled him back to me. I kissed him hard and pulled him into bed with me. We were as close as we could be, legs wrapped around legs, stomach to stomach, chest to chest, and nose to nose. We just stared into each others eyes, unwilling to part. My arms were around his neck and his were on my waist. I fell into my first restful sleep since the ball, staring into my pirate's intoxicating blue eyes with him drawing patterns on my pregnant belly.

So? What do you think of the reunion? Let me know! I love the comments lol