Page 77 of Enchanted By a Pirate
"Would you do me the honor of telling me your name?"
Excited, she looked down, took a deep breath, and slowly raised her head. "My name is Anemone."
"Anemone. And may I see you again?"
A grin spread across her face and he squeezed her hand even tighter.
"That would make me happy."
"Aye." He nodded at her before she slowly walked away. She felt his gaze on her back and turned again. Grinning boldly, he nodded at her and she knew that this man was… different.
"Until next time, Ani."
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When Anna woke up that morning, she felt better and more alive than she had in a long time. Relaxed, she stretched between the sheets. She felt next to her and looked up.
Chris had been awake for a while. He had one arm bent behind his head, watching her. He lovingly stroked her reddish-blonde hair and wrapped one of the strands around his finger. "Did you sleep well, madam?"
"Better than I have in a long time. I have…" She widened her eyes suddenly. "I dreamed about you. And me. How we met."
"Was it a dream or a memory?"
"I don't know, but it felt incredibly… real. Did you fish me out of the sea when I followed a siren's call?"
His eyes shone warmly. "Aye, that's how it happened. You remembered. How long did the memory last?"
"Until we said goodbye on the beach."
He grinned boldly and pointed to the two of them and the bed. "We should have done this much sooner."
She laughed as he pulled her close and kissed the top of her head. "I missed you a great deal, Ani."
She snuggled in his arms and enjoyed the feeling of closeness. Another gap had closed and the remaining memories would soon return.
"Have you been awake long?"
"After you fell asleep way too early again, I had the pleasure of watching you sleep." He chuckled softly, sounding incredibly warm and loving.
She tenderly stroked his shimmering silver scar. "How did you get this?"
"Oh, that was thanks to that rat Blackbeard."
Chris had been injured by someone else's blade? Her pulse automatically quickened. "The pirate?"
"Aye. I was young and inexperienced. Today, he wouldn't be able to do that, especially since I always have Freddy and Jack by my side."
"I hope so, otherwise, he'll have to deal with me."
Chris tugged on the strands of her hair. "And how would you avenge me, madam?"
"Just be careful when I get my magic back." She said it so vehemently that the captain sat up and took notice.
"Do you feel it? Did the memory bring that back too?"
"Unfortunately, no, but I know we are on the right track. I've seen myself fly and I've even seen myself using magic with the fairy dust. It won't be long before the pieces of the puzzle come together — I'm convinced of that."
"I hope so. And the one who stole you from me will beg for mercy when I get my hands on him!"
