Forbidden love

Teaching to Pickpocket

Killian never let go of my arm as we walked which made me curious on what was going on. Then I noticed a place we were passing that seemed like one of those houses women work in. I realized then why he was keeping hold of me the way he was. I looked at him seeing him looking forward as we kept walking but out of the corner of my eye I noticed a man who looked like he wanted to approach but did not.

I realized quickly if Analise and I had been on this trip by ourselves we would have had problems. Killian's grip didn't lose until we were far passed the man watching. I felt him loosen his grip yet he still held me close. I wondered if this what it was like to be close to someone. When we suddenly stopped and he took something out of his pocket. I looked seeing it was a necklace with a hook on it.

"Put this on." Killian said

"Ok" I asked

Killian got behind me as he put it around my neck as I felt it clasp as he let it go around my neck. Analise had a worried look but I ignored it since I didn't know what she was paranoid about. The men were again whispering among themselves. I had gotten used to listening to whispers in the palace.

"The necklace, he said the one he would give it to after Milah would be his choice of his next girl." One of the men said
"He may just be using it to protect her." Another said

his next...girl? What happened to the last one? Amira thought

"Now if any man sees you with that around your neck, they'll think twice before ever approaching you if you're alone." Killian said
"What do you mean?" Amira asked
"well princess, since you're not dressed royalty right now. It shows you're part of the crew." Killian said

I knew he was probably not going to try to claim me as his girl in front of the crew. We were not really anything to each other but still I was glad that he seemed to care about my safety. I knew what I was going to figure out something but he just put his arm around me again as he led me around. Till we came around a market and our next task happened.

"Alright ladies time for you to figure out how to do this." Killian said

We had to watch the first few times and it was up to me to figure out my own way. I had to built my confidence but when he had us try it seemed Analise struggled as we made it back to the group. Killian seemed to be curious as we opened our hands. In mine was jewels and a ring while Analise didn't fair so well.

"Impressive." Killian said

I put a hand on Analise's shoulder knowing this wasn't what she signed up for. She signed up to make sure I didn't do anything stupid. Here I was indulging more into the pirate life every moment we were among them. I could tell she didn't like it one bit but had kept her mouth shut the entire time. Killian took most of the things from us except the ring I'd gotten.

"A reminder of your first success." Killian said
"What's next to learn?" I asked
"All in due time Luv." Killian said

I felt in some way he was holding back against me due to my royal status. He didn't even test me with sword skills yet but that was something that would be discussed sometime. He led us around still avoiding my questions but I stopped walking which made him look at me.

"We need talk." Amira said
"Very well." Killian said motioning for the men to go but Analise stayed since she was with me. "What's on your mind Luv?"

He purposely took me somewhere where we could just talk the two of us but he knew Analise was to watch me so there would be three people. I had to find out some answers before going any farther with this. Was he truly just being nice to me or was there more to this than I was reading into.

"Who is Milah? Who lived in the cabin you gave me?" Amira asked

"Where did you hear that name?" Killian said a bit defensive, "Who told you?"
"The men like to whisper, I used to sneak around my home to hear what people didn't want known. It's kinda stuck with me since I was young." Amira said and touched the necklace "this isn't just something you give someone for their protection and the men were whispering among themselves. She clearly was someone important for them to be talking."
"Aye, Milah lived in the cabin you're staying in. She was my first love." Killian said

His first love? Well that makes sense why it's a touchy subject and he got defensive. Amira thought

He touched the necklace he put around my neck for my own protection looking at the necklace before looking at me. Analise seemed on the lyric of his next words. I was wondering what his next words were going to be.

"I told the crew the person who wore this necklace would be my next love." Killian said as he removed his hand "But I admit you're way out of my league princess but using that necklace has another thing. I did give it to you merely for the protection it will give you nothing more. Unless you make the decision other wise."

I was a bit in shock to hear that the necklace to the men had the purpose they were whispering about. His truth on why he gave it to me made sense more than the rest of anything else. I was merely going about this like everything was fine and here there were people looking for weak open women. I hated the fact women had to sell themselves just to survive it sickened me.

"We're out of your kingdom so there is nothing you can physically do to help them." Killian said "You chose to come with me to see the world you longed to see."

He knew what I was considering before I even considered it fully and I gave a sigh of defeat. I questioned why he didn't protect Analise like he protect me but I had a feeling it all came down to status. I looked at Analise with the way things were she was more of a target for these men than I was now.

"You gave this to me but what about Analise?" I asked
"She is seen with you, it should protect you both." Killian said

I knew he was right that she was always by my side but that still didn't mean I was approving of all this. I questioned how much he was planning ahead when it came to the fact that he was in charge of making sure that I was in safe hands. I noticed him put an arm around me and the back of his hook behind Analise leading us away.

I wonder where he's taking us now. I thought

Turns out it was a bit darker than I thought so we all walked in the tavern. I noticed the men were sitting there with drinks ready as he walked us over to the table. I took my seat as I was thinking over things but the men just went about like normal.

"Captain we see you're back with Selena and Analise." One of the men said
"Aye, Selena had a few questions and I have to answer them." Killian said

He was right I did have questions, I still had some questions left to ask but not now. I knew all in due time still there was a good thing to all this. We ended up having drinks for the rest of the night again Analise didn't drink but one drink but I let loose a bit again.

I noticed this tavern had a dance floor which caught my attention as I was drinking my drink. Killian stood up from the table offering his hand to me which made me look at him. I wondered what he was up to but then here was an opportunity to dance with him again. I put my hand in his as we went to the dance floor with him. It was nice dancing close and I noticed some people looking at us.

"They're looking at you Luv." Killian whispered
"why me?" Amira asked quietly
"You're dancing with the ruthless Captain Hook." Killian whispered

I got a little snarky a bit as I whispered in his ear "You don't look so ruthless to me." Amira whispered

He twirled me a bit but I had to admit it was good to do something different. I was enjoying the dance as I noticed someone coming to approach. I questioned my next move as women all over seemed to want to flirt with him. He wasn't mine but he was showing me a good time.