Chapter 8

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That night had brought harsh waters created by a strong storm. Damien got up long ago to man his crew and the boat rocked harshly all around. I've been through storms before but not like this.

This scared me.

I stayed awake clutching onto Damien's pillow praying to the gods my dad would calm himself and sleep. They didn't answer my prayers till the morning. As light had shown through the stain glass my eyes grew heavy and I fell asleep.

Cracking my eyes open I felt the warmth and calmness of the sea. Damien came in looking tired but seemed to try and hide it when he saw me awake.

" The Gods You believe in must be angry." He chuckled and sat down taking off his hat running his hands through his hair. I looked down at my hands ashamed.I knew my father would be angry or upset with me. I guess I didn't realise just how much that would be. " I-I'm sorry" it was silent so I decided it was better to just stay out of the way.

I got up slowly making my way to my clothes when a hand grabbed my wrist. " not your fault little one... don't apologize." I looked up to find him smiling. I gave him a small smile and proceeded to dress in a yellow dress today. This one had pretty birds.

I sat down and we ate in a comfortable silence. " we were pushed back a day because of the storm. Guess you'll have one more day to decide." I looked up to see his face sad. I looked around the room ignoring the question for a bit. Then I answered. " I think I should stay a bit longer ... maybe until my father calms down.... or till I'm not wanted." I looked back to him and smiled. Today I was letting my heart decide my actions because my mind was tired of thinking. Sometimes it's better to listen to your heart. Just for today I'll pretend everything is ok.

Getting up from my seat I walked around till I was in front of Damien. He seemed happy and a bit confused. I reached my hand out and he smiled and I guess he decided that wasn't enough so he wrapped his arm around my waist. As if reading my mind he led me to the door and opened it walking us out to the deck.

It was time to stop hiding.

His arm had stayed firm when his men looked surprised to see me. I was confused at the gesture, but smiled at the crew. Arriving at the side of the boat to watch the water below my skin began to tingle reminding me it had been a while since I had been in the water. But of course the peace didn't last long when I heard my very angry sister yelling.

" I told yer ass to stay ! But no YOU don't LISTEN!" She kept going on and on but I just smiled and looked to the water. Hopefully she will forgive me.

Her rant seemed to stop when she saw me zoning out looking over the water. She sighed.

" Dad is angry"

" I know"

" you're gonna have to go back or let him know you're ok..."

" I will"

We sat in silence and at some point the crew and Damien had gone back to work leaving us be.

" I'll leave after dad has calmed a bit ... but that doesn't mean I will go back home." She looked up at me and hugged me.

" dad loves you ray... he misses you . Running off wasn't smart, but I will support you wherever you go." We pulled apart and smiled at each other.

" So now that that's settled where the hell you been hidin?!" I blushed and that seemed to give her all the answers she needed. She all but exploded running to the wheel. " you asshole I told you to keep your dirty hands away from him! Boy when I get to you captain or not I will shove my boot-"

It took hours to calm my sister down. When I did I explained that he never touched me and that he was nice. I did leave out about his angry spells not wanting to see her more upset. She didn't like the idea of me in his bed but somehow allowed me to stay in Damien's room saying something about the other men touching the bunny. Whatever that meant.

That night I fell asleep in Damien's arms smiling. It seemed that something inside him had changed. It was like he was no longer confused? I wasn't sure , but I liked this Damien a lot.

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short chapter but i had to start changing the story to a story line i liked a lot more lol

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