"If your worried about my reputation it's to late for that. I have been living on his ship for a while now and well see we shared the same cabin. You can't separate us now." Stormy cried out. The thought of staying with stranger over James was horrible. She couldn't bear it.

"Well, truth lass. Shut yer trap tis nae the time tae be spillin stuff like that unless ye want yer mon tae face a dual for yer honor sake." Lord Derek shook his head. "Fool lass talk like that will get any mon kilt quick."

Captain James squeezed her hand that had found its way into his. The color drained from her face. Clearly she didn't really understand how things worked here. To love a pirate, and in another time was a little scary.

Did she just say love in her head? Did she miss something?

Before long Lord Derek agreed to let Stormy stay with Captain James. He would post men about to keep a close eye on her. She wouldn't get far. A beauty like her was rare and the temper was true to the Scottish blood line. He wondered if she was his cousin. He dropped them off at the apartments Captain James had said and he watched as a big wolf like dog greeted them. Stormy knelt down to hug the beast before walking in the door.

Captain James watched the coach leave and imedatly told John to move them to a different apartment by dark. Stormy went upstairs to change into her pale blue gown and slippers. If push came to shove Captain James planned to stay at his brothers country estate farther inland or just have Stormy sent there. He would not risk another man taking her. Family or not Stormy was his.

Stormy sat in front of the mirror trying to fix her hair when Captain James walked in. She turned to him with a start as he sat on the bed.

"Why did you say you would marry me today? Was it a bluff? You could of got stuck with me." Stormy blurted suddenly.

Captain James held out his hand. "Come here. I have something to say."

She got up and walked over to him and took hold of his hand as if it was a normal thing. He pulled her down to sit on his lap and rested his head on her shoulder.

With one arm around her wast and the other in her lap he sighed. "I think I'm in love with you and that's the only reason I have. I can't lose you and I can't let you go. I want you." He felt her tense up. "Marry me Stormy. Marry me and I'll do anything you ask of me."

She felt a tear roll down her cheek. Can this be real? Did he just confess his love? She felt her heart stop.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and her voice shook a little as she replied, "I love you to but I can't marry you. I have to tell you I'm...." Her words were cut off when the door crashed open and Lord Derek entered John and William on his heels.

"Get yer hands off the lass! I'll kill ye now ye bastard."

Captain James flinched and set Stormy on her feet as he stood ready to fight.

"No! You both will stop right now." Stormy was standing between them holding out her hands as if to put up a wall. "No one is going to fight over me because no one is going to marry me." She calmly walked over to Captain James. "I wish I could but oneday I have to go home. To my home far far away in a different time."

She looked over at Lord Derek. "All I know is your name, but if you are my kin your a distant past kin you will have died by old age by the time I am born." She looked at John and William who stood just inside the door. "I showed up out of nowhere on a ship so far out to sea with no explanation." Buddy trotted over and sat by her feet.

She scratched his head and tears flowed down her cheeks. "My heart belongs to you Captain James Devon or should I say Lord James Devonshire. You Lord Derek Glimmer I'll look through all of my family history books and if I find you then I am your future. So it's a win win for you. John William I trust you both will care for James and the Sea Dreamer for as long as you both live and the Captain doesn't sink her in a battle like his last one."

A sob broke her speech. "I come from a time when we have cars, planes, and phones that you carry around with you. Tvs and computers electronic devices and electric lights and running water. I wouldn't be able to stay here. So while I am here I just want to be happy."

Lord Derek turned pale. John and William just watched Captain James who stood there frozen a look of pain on his face.

The one woman who could tame him couldn't be with him forever. It hurt worse then death. Hell it was death. A slow lonely death.

Stormy's heart was breaking at the look on Captain James face. He had confessed his feelings and she had all but threw them in the dirt. John and William backed into the hall as Lord Derek stormed out of the room. John eased the door shut and William followed Lord Derek outside.

"Silly girl you could of just disappeared without saying a word not tearing his heart out while his ship is in no shape to sail." John whispered to the closed door.

Captain James grabbed Stormy by the wast and pulled her to him. Pain shot through him from his wound, but he held her to him. She cried in his arms, he vowed to never see her cry again. He also promised his self he would follow her home if he had to. He would leave everything he knew, his ship, his men everything. He would be with his Stormy forever.

He held her away from him so she could look into his eyes. "Marry me tomorrow and just be with me. I want you, and the time we do have shouldn't be wasted. Be mine tonight?"

He watched her eyes widen. Storm clouds started gathering in them. She reached up and touched his cheek.

"Yes." She whispered.

His lips claimed hers in a heated battle. He wanted her to stay with him. He needed her to stay with him.

The flames in their blood raged in to a full blown fire. He moved his hands to her hips, and pulled her to him. Her hands started exploring his body, pulling his shirt free of his trousers. His sword belt fell to the floor. The kiss deepened as he backed her to the bed.

He broke the kiss so he could remove his shirt and lay her down on the soft mattress. He lay beside her and stroked her hair. His fingers trailing down her neck to the buttons on her dress. He kissed her again, his fingers now undoing each button skillfully.

Her hands sank into his hair pulling it free of its tie. She adored his long hair. He broke away from her mouth to kiss her neck, foraging a path of heated desire to her chest. The fabric of her dress lay open giving him access to her breasts. He paused and looked up into her eyes.

She bit her lip and smiled nervously at him. He guessed she was untouched, but he needed to know for sure.

His husky voice broke the silence, "I can stop now if you wish. Any farther and I might not be able to."

"Don't stop. I want you." She whispered, running her fingers through his hair. "Just be gentle, I've never done this before."

He smiled inwardly. Tonight she would be his, and only his. He kissed her neck again slowly, savoring the taste of her skin. She wiggled, helping him pull her dress completely off. Her underwear followed with her shoes.

He slowly licked each nipple, nibbling each hard tip until she moaned with pleasure. His fingers found her center, and started a gentle caress that made the tension build. She was wet and warm. He eased a finger inside her. She was tight and he knew this would hurt. She rocked her hips against his hand. His control was slipping. He pulled his hand away, and hungrily kissed her lips. He broke the kiss long enough to strip his pants. Her eyes widened at his size.

He was big, she doubted it would fit. He smiled at her innocence. He lay between her thighs, letting her get use to his weight. His lips claimed hers in a heated kiss, his fingers finding her wet flower. He rubbed her nub causing her to break the kiss. She tossed her head back and forth, a moan leaving her lips. He felt his control slip a bit more. He slid two fingers inside of her stretching her little by little as she arched her back in pleasure.

He pulled his fingers free and replaced the with his hard shaft. The tip eased in and she tensed. He stroked her nub and kissed her brest until she relaxed agin. He pushed in a little more just barely holding himself in control. She was so wet and tight. He kissed her lips and thrust into her to the hilt. Her scream muffled by his mouth. He didnt move. Her pain would be brief once she relaxed. He kissed the tears from her face.

"I'm sorry." He whispered. "You're so tight, I can't hold still much longer. Relax and the pain will go away."

She did as she was told. He moved out a little and pushed back in. She felt like she would rip apart. He moved again slowly, his fingers finding her nub once more. The pain slowly went away, but the heat and pressure started to build again. She wanted more, she arched her hips up to meet his next thrust.

He moved faster, thrusting in and out. He could feel his release getting closer. He bent his head and sucked on her nipple. She cried out as she reached her peek. Her muscles contracting around him. He thrust deep into her filling her with his seed.

Now she was his, he collapsed on top of her. His chest burning and throbbing. He rolled to the side pulling her to him. He'd never let her go. She curdled into him placing her hand over the almost healed wound. Her action lessened the pain to a dull ache.