𝐻𝒾𝓈 𝐻𝒶𝓉

chapter seven

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"Today's the day princess, where we get what we finally deserve." A female pirate said, almost in a growl, as she grabbed Tala's arm tightly, dragging her up to the deck.

Tala squinted as the light hits her eyes when she was dragged over to a pole. "Tala!" Looking over towards the call of her name, she saw Ben tied to a wooden pole.

"Ben." She sighed in relief at the state of her best friend. He didn't look rough in any shape or matter, which she was thankful for. She was soon shoved into a pole, her back hitting against it roughly.

"Don't even think about running." The woman growled before stomping away. Tala looked over at Ben, who wasn't far from her. He was tied to the pillar that the woman had placed her.

"How are you feeling, B?" She asked in a calm tone.

"Nervous, anxious. You?"

"Nothing I can't handle." She mumbled before the woman came back. She roughly grabbed her arms, making sure they're stuck to her side as the pirate tied her around the pole. Once done, she quickly left, leaving the two alone.

"Everything is going to be okay, I'll get us a way out." Ben nodded, feeling unsure about it. Scanning her face for any scars or injuries but found nothing. He felt relieved.

Tala slightly jumped when she felt a thump next to her, seeing Harry smirking at her. "How are you feeling, my little duckling?" He asked into her ear, caressing her cheek with his hook, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine.

"Oh just lovely, this is actually quiet comfortable." She replied sarcastically, rolling her eyes at him. Ignoring her heated face. He just snickered before moving to Ben.

"Tell me, how's it feel being a king now, aye?" He taunted. Ben just gave him a blank stare, Harry laughing. Before Harry could tease him some more, Uma interrupted.

"Give it a rest Harry." She sighed out, sitting in front of Ben.

"You said that I could hook him!" He hissed, pointing his hook at Ben.

"I said at noon." Harry smirked at Uma's words, getting up close to Ben once more while pulling out his pocket watch.

"20 more minutes, aye." Ben looked at the watch before glancing back at
Harry.

"That says 11:30." Harry furrowed his eyebrows before looking back at the watch, clicking his tongue when he noticed that Ben was right.

"You better hope your little girlfriend comes through." Uma spoke up, crossing her legs.

Ben frowned, shaking his head slightly.
"She's not my girlfriend anymore."

Uma chuckled in surprised, looking at Harry. "Leave us alone Harry. You might as well enjoy annoying your sea girl while you can." She shooed him off.
Harry smiled darkly at Ben, slapping his chest before going back to Tala. Not before noticing his death stare.

"My sweet, sweet, sweet love..." he said, circling around her slowly. "My darling, would you be completely disappointed if your friends don't show up?"