My Sweet Pirate

Chapter 9

I've been stuck with Sarah for a week. She hasn't done anything to me, yet. But I'm scared that the longer I stay here, the more danger I'm in. Why hasn't Aldrich come yet? Sarah walks in, and sits on her bed. "Come here, Avelina." She said as I walked over to her. She pulled me onto her lap. One hand was on my thigh, the other on my chest. "I've had a bad day."

I closed my eyes when she sighed. She began to grope me and I just sat still, scared to fight. I was shaking slightly, but that didn't bother her. She seemed angry, and I could feel her nails dig into my thigh.

"You're the only one here to make me feel better. I wanted to wait just a little longer, but oh well." She said pushing me onto the bed. Her lips touched mine, and I began to cry. "Don't cry, you'll enjoy this more than you think."

I began to flail at her to make her get off. She got pushed to the ground, and I ran to the door opening it. When I was on the deck, I jumped off the ship. Tied to the ship was a small boat. "I need to find Aldrich."' I said to myself getting on the small boat and untying it. At the same time Sarah ran out of her room.

"Catch her!" She yelled as I started rowing away.

"We don't have anymore boats!" A crew member yelled back. She jumped into the water and started swimming towards me. When she arrived, she grabbed me by my throat.

"You've been a bad girl." She said smirking. "I'm going to have to punish you."

"Please no... I'm sorry..." I said as she pushed me to the bottom of the boat, stepping on my head. I let out a slight squeal.

"Oh, you will be." She said as she tied to boat back to the ship. Once she got me onto the boat, she dragged me down to the cells. There were two girls there, one with a whip. Throwing me towards them, she laughed. "Makes sure she regrets ever running."

"Yes mistress." They both responded as she left. The free handed one pulled me towards her and held me still. The end of the whip fell, and she slashed it at me. I screamed out in pain. This went on for about five minutes before we heard yelling.

"Where is she?!" Aldrich yelled angrily.

"Whoever do you mean?" Sarah asked sarcastically. The two girls looked up, dropping me. I didn't bother to get up, because it hurt to much.

"Where is Avelina!?" He yelled as loud as he could.

"Aldrich..." I said quietly. The girls looked at me, smirking. They put a finger up to their mouths. I was held still again, as one kissed me. Her tongue slipped into my mouth, and tears streamed down my face. When she finished kissing me the girl holding me slipped her hand over my mouth.

When Aldrich finally came down here in his search for me, the girl was on her knees, about to start. "Leave her alone!" He yelled punching her in the face. "How dare you try to hurt her!"

He glared at the other girl who let me go, running after her friend. I fell to my knees, shaking and crying. Aldrich kneeled next to me, kissing my forehead. "Aldrich!" I cried out, hugging him.

"It's okay now." He said picking me up bridal style. He took me off of her boat, and onto his ship. Ember was looking down sadly when she came up from the cells.

"She's locked up." She said, but Aldrich ignored her, putting me down on the stairs. She walked over to us."Avelina, are you okay?"

"Yes I'm fine." I said shakily as Aldrich sat next to me. I leaned against him, putting my hand up to my necklace. I had stolen it back the same day she took it from me, it reminded me that I was going to be saved. "I love you Aldrich."

"I love you too." He said as I buried my head in his chest. My stomach growled, and my face turned red. "Get her some food."

Ember nodded and walked off. Aldrich pet my hair gently. I saw tears hit the wooden floor of the ship. Looking up at him, I saw him crying. "Aldrich?" I asked worriedly.

"Sorry, I was just so worried about you." He said as I kissed him.

"Don't cry or you'll make me cry." I said as Ember returned with food. I ate while Aldrich held me in his arms, not letting me go. When I finished eating he took me to his room, and laid down with me. I cuddled into him and he rested his head against my forehead. His mouth was even with my forehead as he spoke.

"Avelina." He said holding me closer. "No one will ever take you from me again. I won't let them. You're my treasure."