You try to get out of this awkward situation

You squirm hard to free yourself from his grasp, “I am not married. Please take you hands off me.”

The captain ignores your request and his right hand wanders to your bottom. He squeezes it hard. You try to push him away but it was no use. After two days without food and water you have no energy left at all.

“So you haven`t done it have you?” he asks still holding your body in a firm grip.

You are getting **** and furious, “Of course not! And I don´t intend to until I find a suitable husband. Please let go of me already.”

Unexpectedly he really lets go of you and answers in a calm tone, “Alright Isabelle here is my proposition to you, and there is no room for negotiation. Either we turn around and I turn you to Lord Mark for a reward or I take this pendant and you pleasure me tonight, and every night after until we reach the next port. I have to look after my crew now. My cook Tom will provide you with food and wine. You can also take a bath. Make up your choice when I return tonight.”

The captain leaves the room and about ten minutes later Tom arrives with a tray of food. He takes a quick look at you, but lowers his head and blushes profusely. Tom must be younger than you and very shy. He keeps his head lowered and doesn`t dare to speak a word while preparing the food and bath for you.

After two days without a meal you are very hungry and finish it all before taking a long relaxing bath. You ponder about what you should do tonight.

(I have no wish to please this Ruffian. However I must never fall in the hands of Lord Mark. He suffered a huge loss of face today. A Lord whose bride is running away on the wedding day...)

You can`t help but smile when you recall your outrageous deed but at the same time you shudder thinking about the potential consequences. Lord Mark might even want to burn you alive on the stake to vent his anger right now.

The captain returns about three hours later. He lies down on his bed and looks at you expectantly.

“Isabelle, you look much prettier now. Have you considered my offer?” he asks.