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Sitting on the beach in Nassau, stars twinkling overhead as a fire raged on the beach Edward watched you dancing away as some of his crew members played music. You had changed into some native dress, your middle showing and a long skirt with slits all the way up your thighs. Kidd came to sit next to him, elbow nudging his side.
âDressed like that, you better go get her before one of the crew tries their hand.â Edward didnât dare take his eyes from you as your hips swayed seductively.
âThey all know to keep their distance, I made it clear that she is no possession to be sought after.â She watched his eyes that were glued to your body, moving with you as you danced. He knew all about James Kidd/Mary so when she spoke next he finally tore his eyes away.
âIf you donât go over there and talk to her, I will. I donât have to follow your rules, besides Iâd be better choice anyway.â He quirked an eyebrow, his tone low as he spoke.
âYouâd be the better choice?â Kiddâs smile widened as she spoke to Edward but looked at you.
âOf course. We have the same equipment, if anything, Iâd know how to make her toes curl and her voice go horse.â He sat stunned for a few minutes as his mind processed what had just been said to him.
There was laughter roaring around the cracking fire and soon the sound of your laughter snapped Edward from his shock. His eyes turn to find you, and when he did he saw Kidd standing next to you, sly smile across her pale lips. He wasted no time standing up, grabbing a bottle from a nearby table and making his way straight to your side.
âKidd,â he said with a nod of his then, then he turned to you. âLass, could I interest you in a drink?â Your cheeks pinked under his gaze and you held out your glass to be filled by the blond man before you. As you looked back at Kidd, she excused herself but not before giving Edward a slight jab in his arm. Those blue eyes were locked into yours as you sipped on the rum now in your glass. There was a silence that settled between you two, but as he raised the bottle to his lips, you couldnât help it anymore.
âWho does Kidd think sheâs fooling. I canât be the only one who knows she a woman.â He nearly spit out his drink before forcing it down, chucking as he looked at you.
âMore people than youâd think donât have a clue.â You smiled as bit your lip as you let your eyes roam over his exposed torso. He noticed you you eying him up and he couldnât hold back his smug smile.
âSee something that interest you?â Maybe it was the rum, or maybe it was all the weeks youâd been here in Nassau all alone, but whatever it was sure made you bold.
âOh very much so Captain. Perhaps youâd give me a private showing of all that ink on your skin.â He took you by the waist and pulled your body close to his and he spoke on deep tone.
âJoin me in my home tonight and you can explore my skin like your own private map.â