A Celebration of Life, Death, Love, and Loss (chapter four of “Let the Gentle Ocean Take You”)
Alice By Heart | Author: blissfulbroadway
While the boys headed back towards the upper deck, Alice ran all the way to the Captain’s Quarters.
Tabatha had woken up without the warmth of her wife. Alice found her sitting up in bed, the pink shawl wrapped around her bare chest and shoulders. Her hair was a mess from sleep.
“You left,” Tabbie noted quietly, watching as Alice sat down on the edge of her bed.
“I’m sorry, love. I had to check on Alfred and the boy. They’re fine. Still on the deck.”
She didn’t want Alfred to get into trouble, so she lied for his sake.
“And what are they doing?” She asked, reaching out for Alice’s hands. Tabatha’s fingers absentmindedly fiddled with the wedding band.
“Just talking. You know how Alfred is. He’s…delicate to him. He wouldn’t rough him up.”
Tabatha waved it off. “It’s whatever. I don’t care. It’s not like that boy took my sister. His court did. I don’t care to hurt him, I’m just trying to make a statement. You know how it is.”
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