Jacob Holland X Oc Reader

Chapter 41 - The Prince

They were marched for quite some time till they came to a lake. On the other side of the lake seemed to be a hideout of sorts, built of thatched huts on stilts. The crew was walked over the bamboo bridge and brought to a open area in the middle of the hideout. Marino was walked forward the binds cut from her hands.

Everyone but the crew bowed as a man emerged from the main hut. He was dressed finely and as Lillianna laid her eyes on him her jaw slaked slightly. He was a beautiful man, as tall as Jacob and almost as well built. But he was much prettier, with long brown flowing hair and a cleanly shaven face. He was in short beautiful. 

His excited face fell as he laid his eyes on Marino.

"Who is this?" he asked.

"It's the princess my prince," One of there captors spoke up.

"That is not the princess," he stated in a matter of fact tone.

"Yes she is. She's the only one with red hair on the ship," another said.

"Are you sure?" he asked looking over Marino more closely.

"Yes my prince. We searched the whole ship. She's the only one," he said pointing to Marino.

"You where is the princess?" The prince asked stepping right up to her. Marino panicked slightly. Did he know?

"I don't know what your talking about," she said defiantly. The prince huffed knowing she was lying.

"Which one of your is the captain?" The prince asked turning to the crew.

"I am," Jacob stepped forward with a stone cold expression on his face. 

"I know you were traveling with the princess. Where is she?" he demanded and answer.

"I don't know. We weren't traveling with no princess," he said simply his words sounding believable. The crew all nodded in agreement. Lillianna had become somewhat of a mother to them all. looking out for them, making sure they were fed and well looked after. They would do anything to protect her.

"You know you sound like your telling the truth but I know differently. Now tell me where the princess is or I'll cut out your tongue," he threatened pulling a knife from his belt and holding it up to him. Jacob didn't even flinch, if anything his gaze narrowed. 

"Himmat," Lillianna called, the prince immediately spinning around at the familiar sound.

"Pari," The Prince breathed in aww. Lillianna was slightly taken aback by the adoration in his words. He rushed forward pulling her into a tight hug. Jacob had tried to follow the prince as soon as he moved towards Lillianna only for him to be held back by other guard's. 

"Oh my love. We finally meet again," he said pulling back to cup her face.

"You've grown," Lillianna chuckled not really sure how she should react to his gaze. He still had them all captive and she didn't know what he wanted. 

"Yes, and so have you. I always knew you would be the most beautiful woman in the world," he said slicing her binds.

"Ah well thankyou for that compliment. But its it ok with you I'd appreciate it if you freed my crew," Lillianna said rubbing her hands.

"Your crew? They did not kidnap you?" he asked in confusion.

"Kidnap me, god no. There my family," Lillianna shock her head. The prince hummed before waving his hand his guards' cutting everyone's binds. 

"My deepest apologies. I was under the impression that you were holding my lovely Pari against her will," The prince chuckled pulling Lillianna into her side. Lillianna gave out an awkward chuckle seeing Jacob glare that set heavily on the princes hand.