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James growled, gripping the back of my head, and pushed himself deeper. My eyes began to water, and saliva spilled from the corners of my mouth. “Fuck, Kat, I love the way my cock looks in your mouth. So pretty.”
His praise melted my core, and wetness pooled between my legs. James continued to guide my head, using me for his pleasure until his breathing became ragged and jerky. I pulled him from my lips, swallowing his salty release, and gasped for a breath.
“How, may I ask, did you procure herbs?”
My heart sank, and a chill ran down my spine. Did he really just dismiss our intimacy and jump right back into Peter? “I’m sorry? Do we need to talk about this now?”
“I’ll ask you again, Katherine. How did you procure the herbs?”
I stood up, wiping his cum from my lips. “Can we finish this first?”
“We’re finished. Answer my question.”
His words stung. I never thought he would dismiss me in a moment of passion. I took a cleansing breath, smoothed out my shift, and prepared for his inevitable reprimanding. He was going to be irate with me for leaving without protection. “I was trying to help,” I sighed. “I took Meadow to the river to forage for supplies.”
“Meadow?”
“The pixie, her name is Meadow. I read her today, and somehow, I can now understand her tinkling.”
“You went exploring? On the island? Alone? Kat, do you have any idea how dangerous that was?”
“I wasn’t alone.”
“You had a caged pixie with you. What if she tricked you? Led you somewhere dangerous?”
“I was simply trying to help. Nothing bad happened. She’s actually a lovely companion.”
“A companion? She is not a pet. I’ll get you a feline if you need a companion.”
“I found her to be quite helpful. In fact, she’s going to teach me about Neverland’s local flora.”
“I don’t like it. Not one bit. If something were to happen to you…” Shaking his head, he stood up and pulled a pistol from a nearby chest. “If you are going to run off on your own, you’ll need protection. Do you know how to use a pistol?”
“I know how to fire one,” I admitted. Blackbeard had taken the time to teach me on the Queen Ann on the off chance we were ever in a situation where I might need to. However, I never got the chance to fire it. “Whether or not I can hit something is altogether different. I’ve never actually pulled a trigger.”
“We will practice. I don’t want you going off alone without this pistol ever again. Do you understand? If something happens to you, it’s on her head. She will suffer my wrath.”
“Yes, sir.” I had no doubt James would kill Meadow if I were in any way harmed. I’d have to be more careful.
“I’ve told you before, beautiful things in Neverland are never what they seem. You’d be wise to remember that. Now, let’s go to bed. I’ve got a busy day tomorrow scouting Pan, and thanks to you, I’m relaxed enough to actually sleep.”
Iroused the crew at dawn, unable to contain my excitement a moment longer. Today was the day I found Pan. I could feel it in my bones. We’d started our search along the Mysterious River, trekking into Tiger Lily’s territory. I would trade mountainous countryside for rolling seas any day. The prospect of scaling another peak or traversing through another mile of suffocating forest seemed torturous. But my patience had officially run out, and my temper had been on a short fuse. I wouldn’t rest until I found Pan.
I’d been on the island for far too long without so much as a glimpse. If Dain hadn’t confirmed his presence, I would have been convinced he’d left altogether. He still hadn’t returned to his underground home. This I knew for certain. I’d assigned a rotating watch outside the place the moment we arrived. Knowing Peter and his ridiculous games, he could be anywhere. The possibility that he may have crossed the veil in search of new Lost Boys weighed heavy on my mind. Hearing his pathetic crowing yesterday gave me some modicum of comfort. But that comfort was waning with every passing moment.
I was committed to scouring the island until I found him. No stone left unturned. The men fell silent as the hours dragged on, and there was still no sign of Peter or his Lost Boys. Even Katherine had kept up with my staggering pace without a single complaint.
We’d reached the edge of Tiger Lily’s lands when frustration drove me to my breaking point. The tenuous grip I had on my temper was quickly slipping. The constant swing of my cutlass had been the only way to forge a path through the dense forest, and my decidedly mortal body was protesting. I gave the signal to stop as I rubbed at the ache radiating across my shoulder. The trees had finally thinned, sweeping into a valley before rising into a daunting mountain range.
I washed my frustration down with a hearty swig from the flask at my belt. The tension eased slightly as the rum warmed my gut. But I was keenly aware of the crew’s silence, and it began to eat away at me. They wanted me to give up. They were waiting for me to call off the mission, but I’d be damned if Pan won this victory over me.
“Any chance you’re sharing today?” Katherine asked warily as she approached me.
“Share?” I barked. The idea of sharing her with anyone sent an irrational flood of jealousy to my already taxed mind.
“The rum, James. I meant the rum,” she said, exasperated.
“Shit, I’m sorry, Kat,” I stumbled over my apology as I handed her the flask. “I didn’t mean to… I’m just?—”
