f.u.c.k. The person I want to see least just had to appear.

Clarabella, Daniella, and Jacia stood in front of me. Clarabella smiled and asked.

"What business do you have with Mila?"

"As her husband do I need an excuse to see my wife?"

I clenched my fists. G.o.d this was so annoying! I can't wait till we get on land.

"I am not your wife and you are not my husband. Treat me like any other prisoner you have on board. If all you're going to say are some pleasantries please leave."

Baron chuckled.

"It seems like you have forgotten the fact that I can throw you off the s.h.i.+p at any time. That's how I treat my prisoners after all."

I sighed. Maybe dying wouldn't be so bad.

"Then throw me overboard Baron. I seriously don't have the energy to deal with you right now."

I stood up with the help of Daniella and crept into my bed. I turned on my side away from Baron. I felt a hand softly separate my bangs and kiss my forehead. Baron smiled sadly before turning and walking out the door. Jacia spit on the ground.

"What a stupid f.u.c.k. Doesn't he know that there has to be consent between two marrying parties?"

I heard Daniella chuckle.

"Since when have we women had the right to choose whom we love?"

Clarabella looked down and said.

"Father wouldn't let me marry Cristan simple because he was an earl's son while I'm a duke's daughter."

I'm sure that Clarabella didn't mean it but she was kind of hurting us single ladies here.

"Hey Clarabella, stop bragging about your love life. A man's never even looked at me."

I chuckled. I'm liking Jacia more and more. Despite the fact that these women lived in the 16th century their ideas were quite progressive. I sighed and sat up in my bed. I need to collect information on my situation.

"Daniella, do you know the reason behind Baron's wanted poster?"

Daniella shook her head. Jacia sat cross legged on the floor and scratched her unruly hair. Her freckles scattered all over her cheeks.

"I heard that it was not only because of his looting habits but a royal secret as well."

My ears perked up.

"What Royal secret Jacia?"

Jacia looked at me and then turned her attention to her nails.

"Well Mila, there has been a rumor going around the n.o.bles. This rumor is that Baron may be the missing prince of Barthelm. A Kingdom next to that of Avalon."

That seemed highly probable. The way he looked and carried himself was truly that of a n.o.ble no matter how hard he tries to hide it. Based on my historical knowledge the Kingdom of Barthelm was prosperous during this period and was renowned in its sea trade. He must've always been interested in the sea. But the reason behind why he had decided to be a pirate and Pirate King at that is still a mystery to me. My head ached as I thought about it.

"So, the reason that his wanted notice is one billion doubloons is in hopes of getting him back to royal family?"

Jacia nodded at my question.

"Who in the seven seas would have enough to pay that bounty anyways? Of course it had to be the royal family."

I nodded. Jacia had a point. I looked at her she seemed to be quite knowledgeable. Should I ask her about a situation like that of how I came here? Something inside of me rejected the idea. I sighed. No one in their right minds would believe the fact that I'm someone from the future who had went back into the past.

I looked down at my leg. What a hindrance. I don't need something like this right now. I peeked over at my crew members. They were still fast asleep. After asking Clarabella earlier I found out that they were awake the whole night guarding the room. I smiled. If I truly did travel back in time did I take over someone else's body which is similar to mine? I still haven't asked Baron about the day he captured me and my crew. Did I just suddenly appear in this time period? Or was there a trigger?

Ugh! I've just woken up yet I'm already this anxious. Calm down. My wounds still need to heal. Extra stress isn't go ing to help me in the long run. I hiccuped. I was still burping up the cookies from earlier. They were stale and tasted like s.h.i.+t but I appreciate Jacia's concern for me.

The door slammed open once more. Baron appeared and walked in the room. He was wearing his usual blouse, slacks, and boots. He pulled a chair from the corner of the room and placed it next to my bed. I turned my face away in anger. He didn't have to hurt me that much yesterday. I peeked and saw that he had a bandage over his right cheek. Trough the cleavage of his blouse the start of a bandage appeared as well.

I pouted. Serves him right. Baron then bent down and brought a plate in his hands. I sniffed. It smelled delicious. I turned in my side to face Baron. He smiled as he rotated the spoon in the bowl. It must be some sort of clam chowder. Baron leaned in and said.

"You need to eat if you want to heal. After all I'm awaiting our night together as your apology for this event."

I blushed. Son of a b.i.t.c.h!

"I'm not apologizing to you a.s.shole!"

Baron chuckled as he smiled warmly at me. I covered my burning face with the covers. G.o.d d.a.m.n it.

Why does my enemy have to be so hot?

That's it.

G.o.d must be punis.h.i.+ng me for all of the nights I've spent reading s.m.u.t mangas. That's it. Please forgive me G.o.d for being a dirty soul.

I felt Baron pull the covers. I held on to them. He can not see my embarra.s.sed face! I suddenly felt someone hoist me into the air and then set me on something. I uncovered a part of the covers which covered me. Baron smiled and held me on his lap. The covers were tightly wound around me making me look like a pastry.

Baron hugged me close. I felt his warmth encompa.s.s me. I sighed. If my situation wasn't like this I might have actually considered dating the dumba.s.s. But sadly I need to save myself and my new friends. His nice words and actions are just temporary after all.

In my previous life I only dated once and it was during the end of my senior year. I truly thought that I had finally found my soulmate. The day after our high school graduation he broke up with me over a test saying that he had found another girl. I was heartbroken and bowed that I would never fall in love again.

Baron's a Pirate after all. He loves treasure so he must be interested in me because of being "different from other women" as he had said.

Who knows when he's going to get interested in another woman that he may abduct?

Wait a second. What am I thinking about! I don't like the a.s.shole! He can like any women he wants. Ugh. I need to get away from this person and fast. I uncovered myself and jumped off of Baron's lap onto the bed. I winced as I landed on my wounded leg. I held in my scream as I straightened myself to find a comfortable position on the bed. Baron looked at me with disappointment. He then threw the bowl on the ground. The plate crashed. I chuckled. What did I expect from him? My crew members shot up and jumped out of their bunk beds with their weapons drawn.

Baron stood up and glared at me coldly.

"I give you so much attention, would it kill you to return an ounce of it?"

I turned my face away from him.

"Baron, the next time you bring me food bring enough to feed my crew members and the n.o.blewomen as well."

Baron chuckled sarcastically.

"An I grateful b.i.t.c.h like you derseves to starve to death. I will not bring you or your precious "friends" any food or water until you come to me personally and apologize. When you finally behave and treat me as well as I have treated you then I will consider being nice to you again. Remember that these are all consequences to your bad actions towards me. I will show you what it means to be ignored."

The door slammed as Baron left. I sighed. This is for the better. But why is my heart hurting after hearing Baron's words and seeing his hurt expression?

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