Chapter 27


    27. A Tankard Or Two Of Ale


    YILEYNA


    Night had fallen and it was still thundering, but things were back in order, although we had some


    bruised crew members. Ryan hade and given Theon pants quite quickly, but despite that, Barbara


    kept staring at his lower regions and licking her lips ever since.


    I wondered if Theon even noticed because it was really irking me.


    An annoying blue-eyed brat.


    But I realised Theon had been very distracted. He was usually quiet, but it was almost as if he was


    mulling something over in his mind.


    Most of us were now in the Mess as Ailema handed us all mugs of ale. It was silent, the weight of what


    had happened fresh in all our minds. “How did it not affect you?” Flynn asked Theon sharply. It was


    obvious he was just a bit salty because he had fallen for the siren’s enchantment. “It’s a good question,


    that is.” Ryan agreed, tilting his head as he looked at Theon. “We all know that it is harder for women to


    fall into their trap.”


    “But even women can fall victim to their song.” Leto murmured, gulping down his ale.


    The light from thentern hooked above cast shadows over his face. I wonder what crossed his mind…


    “Yeah, they can.” Theon added, a sh of something in his eyes catching my attention, but he looked


    away.


    “Aiy, tis true.” Nate nodded, sighing heavily.


    “So how do you stay focused Theon? I think we can all use the tip.” Charlene persisted.


    She was sitting next to me, she had given me a scolding for being reckless but then told me she was


    proud of me.


    Theon didn’t reply for a moment, staring ahead at the far side of the wall as he gulped his Ale down. My


    gaze dipped to his Adam’s apple. “Pain. As long as you are in a lot of pain, your mind won’t allow you


    to shut it out.” He replied.


    He nced at me for a second, and like always, his gaze melted me. “Pain alone can’t keep you


    focused. you need to have a very strong resolution.” Valentin added, looking at Theon thoughtfully. He


    was one of the older guards and seemed to be sizing Theon up as he scratched his beard. “I guess it


    depends on your inner strength then.” Theon responded. “Maybe you could teach us some time, I


    wouldn’t mind learning how to resist the deadly charm of sirens.” Barbara added flirtily, I snorted, rolling


    my eyes, quickly covering it with a cough.


    “I’m with Barbara on this one.” Charlene nodded.


    “Shame I’m not here to teach anyone anything. Just keep a dagger close. If you hear a siren’s song,


    use it to stay focused.” Theon sat back, his voice emotionless. “Tomorrow we will reach


    The Lifeless Abyss; it is far more dangerous and there will most likely be Sirens.”


    “I still don’t think it’s the ideal way to go.” Flynn muttered.


    Madelia tilted her head.


    “I will work with Sam and Ailema to put some protective spells up. Fae magic will help.” She added,


    smoothing out the velvet skirt of her dress.


    “I was trying to weave my magic into the ship, but it didn’t work, I didn’t manage toplete it.” Sam


    sighed staring at his calloused hands.


    “You tried, that’s the main thing.” Iforted him gently. He had been there, trying his best regardless


    of whether he had been sessful or not. “Yeah… maybe so. Cleo here told me you tied me down


    before you went for the wheel. Thank you, kid.”


    I smiled. Despite being called a kid, I was just d he was ok. Looking around, it was obvious


    everyone was happy to be alive.


    “I got to agree, if it wasn’t for you taking the wheel, we could have suffered a lot more damage. “Flynn


    remarked, giving me a smirk. “To our pretty little damsel with a heart of courage!” He raised his tankard


    and Charlene smiled as everyone present raised their sses, everyone but Theon that is.


    “To Yileyna!” Charlene cheered. Everyone downed their drinks, making my cheeks burn due to all the


    attention. I didn’t do anything that required such attention.


    I nced at Theon. Our eyes met, and then, to my surprise, he raised his tankard ever so slightly,


    making my stomach flutter with a swarm of butterflies.


    “This deserves another round! Here girl, drink.” Cleo grinned, passing me a fresh tankard of ale.


    “I think I have had enough…” I murmured but gave in.


    Everyone was happy after that terrifying, unexpected urrence. I didn’t me them, it hadn’t been


    expected and with the uing journey through the lifeless abyss, I think everyone wanted to cherish


    the happy moment of surviving one near-death experience. I smiled as I raised my tankard and downed


    it all as everyone cheered. Leto began tapping his hand against the table and to my surprise began


    singing a sea shanty. I couldn’t help but smile at how good he actually was.


    “Oh at sea we sing to all the adventures we be seeing…” Charlene began pping as some of the


    other crew members joined in the singing. Barbara stood up and began dancing, I tapped my foot and


    moved my body to the music as Madelia whispered a little enchantment and the room filled with music,


    “That’s how you do it!” Raiden grinned, epting another round of ale from Cleo.


    The mood had instantly lifted, and even Flynn joined in with the singing.


    “Come on, let’s show them what we got.” Charlene whispered, motioning with her eyes at Barbara who


    was dancing directly in front of Theon. He was sitting back on the chair, his face as passive ever, a


    sexy pout on his face, his left ankle resting on his right knee. He was only one who hadn’t joined in with


    everyone’s enthusiasm.


    I ced my empty tankard down, letting Charlene pull me up as she began dancing. Compared to her


    and Barbara, I was shorter, but I didn’t let it bother me. I swayed my body to the music,


    “When the nights were lonely and cold, did you miss me, or did you find another?” They sang.


    I spun around, turning my back towards Theon and shook my hips sensually, before spinning around


    and smiling at Charlene, who was now singing along to the song. She took my hand, whirling me


    around, both of us flicking our hair as we blew kisses at the men. “Were you missing me at sea? Or did


    you find another love?”


    My eyes met Theon’s, my heart skipping a beat, I gave him a wink before turning away.


    “…In your arms to hold


    Nay, all I could think of was you, myssie…”


    The song came to an end, and everyone pped and cheered. I hugged Charlene, unable to stop the


    fit ofughter, I don’t think we have done anything as fun as that together in a while.


    “Goddess that was fun!” I giggled, as Charlene nodded. “I know!”


    “I think it’s nice to have more women on board. Don’t you agree, boys?” Flynn chuckled.


    Barbara didn’t look impressed, and I felt Theon’s anger before he even spoke.


    “The Silver Storm women are not for your entertainment.” He remarked.


    “Ah, of course not. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t dare take what you have imed.” Flynn grinned, I had a


    feeling he had had a bit too much to drink.


    Although as a werewolf he had a high tolerance, it seemed he had indeed reached his limit. Theon


    didn’t respond, but Raiden smirked at Flynn’s remark. Charlene looked at me, and for a moment I


    wondered if she had an inkling that something was going on between the both of us.


    “Well, it’s been a long night, I think I’m going to head to bed too.” I decided, suppressing a yawn.


    “Me too. Thank you everyone for all your constant support and for taking this trip with us.” Charlene


    said before Valentin and Patrick stood up to apany her.


    We left the room together and I hugged her farewell outside of her door as the two guards hung back,


    giving us a little space, although they’d be able to hear everything either way.


    “Yileyna…”


    “Hmm?” I asked about to turn away.


    She tilted her head and gave me a small smile.


    “I don’t want to lose you… Don’t do anything so careless next time.” She whispered pleadingly.


    “You won’t lose me.”


    “Leyna please, I’m serious.”


    “Charl, if I didn’t, this ship could have been damaged or worse, it could have turned over and


    sunk.”


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    “I know… But you could have been killed by that siren. You know, it’s an omen… That’s two times now,


    it scares me.”


    “I know, I’m facing death and surviving.” I smiled, but it didn’t reach my eye.


    Maybe a siren was an omen of death… but so was … it was because of me that my parents died. I ran


    my fingers through my hair.


    “If we live our lives, always questioning our every action, we are simply surviving, not living… I don’t


    fear death, Charlene, but I fear losing anyone else I love.”


    Her eyes softened and she cupped my face.


    “Yileyna, don’t scare me. Promise me you won’t be so reckless?”


    “I can’t make a promise I can’t keep.” I replied with a small smile, giving her a gentle hug. I saw the


    sh of hurt in her eyes and I took her hands, gently kissing them. “I’m sorry.”


    She shook her head.


    “Don’t apologise, I understand.”


    “Thank you.” I responded before we both went to our own cabins.


    Closing the door behind me, I removed my boots, sighing heavily as I took out one of Dad’s shirts and


    put it on the bed before removing the shirt and pants I had gotten changed into after I had gotten


    drenched earlier. I looked in the small mirror. The cuts that had been made by my nes were now


    half-healed, with only thin red lines remaining.


    For someone who said they wanted me dead, he sure was concerned about my safety.


    I frowned as I turned away from the mirror and unhooked my bra. I slipped the shirt on and sat down on


    the bed, thinking about what had happened.


    “Tempest.’


    What had the siren meant by that?


    I sighed, about to get into bed when there was a knock on the door. I stood up, pulling the door open,


    expecting Charlene, but to my surprise, it was Theon. My heart began racing and before I could even


    say anything he slipped inside, shutting and locking the door behind him.


    “Theon!”


    The guards were outside! “Keep it down.” He replied, frowning. “Well, what do you want?” I asked.


    I hadn’t forgiven him entirely yet. I crossed my arms, doing my best to summon the most scathing look I


    could.


    “Our conversation earlier wasn’t over.” He crossed his arms, but I instead turned my back to him.


    If I didn’t look at him, I would be manipted by his hot looks. “If you can’t apologise, then there’s


    nothing more to say.” I shrugged, stretching slowly before remembering I was only wearing Dad’s shirt


    and quickly put my arms down. I could feel his intense gaze on me. He didn’t speak, and after a


    moment, I turned sharply, staring up at him curiously.


    Why did I feel like there was something going on?


    “Yeah, I won’t, besides you bit me, we’re even.” He shot back icily.


    Strange… “Umm, one little bite and being tossed into water that proved to be dangerous today, is


    entirely different handsome.” I shot back.


    Realising a moment toote that I had called him handsome, but he didn’t seem to notice, or he didn’t


    care.


    “Fine then, enjoy the night. You aren’t the only woman on this ship, Yileyna.” He gave me a cold smirk


    and my heart thudded knowing Theon was the type of man to follow up on his threat.


    Barbara…


    “And you aren’t the only man, remember that.” I shot back, trying to push away the clenching pain in


    my chest. 1


    Yes, I’m that crazy too.


    His hand froze on the door handle, his eyes shing gold as he turned back towards me.


    “Excuse me?”


    “You heard me, threaten me with other women, and don’t forget that there are many men who want me


    too.” I replied icily.


    We weren’t a couple, I don’t even know what we were, but it was obvious he didn’t like anyone flirting


    with me or getting close to me.


    He stepped closer and I stood my ground, I was not scared of him. “If any man evenys a finger on


    you, I swear I will kill them.” He hissed, grabbing my neck. “Shame, I would have already fucked them


    by then.” I batted my eyelids innocently. His eyes zed gold, his jaw clenched, and I could feel his


    anger raging around us.


    I understood Theon a little more… and the one power I had over him was my body. One he craved…


    One he desired… and one that only I had the power to grant him ess…


    “Don’t push me, little storm.” His grip on my neck tightened. I resisted the urge to sigh and instead


    raised my finger to trace those plush lips of his.


    “Then what is it going to be? An apology from these perfect lips or shall I call Raiden? Actually,


    Raiden’s a better option since I’m sure he’ll stay to warm my bed for the night. We could cuddle! You


    should really go-“.


    “You want a fucking apology, then I’ll give you one in mynguage.” His voice was a murderous growl,


    his eyes full of anger as he grabbed my elbows, yanking me to the bed and


    pushing me onto it. I gasped when my back hit the mattress. I was ready for him to climb on top of me,


    but instead, he cupped my thighs, yanking me to the edge of the bed before he knelt down making my


    eyes fly open as I realised what he was about to do. My core throbbed, my heart pounding as my eyes


    locked with his. “So, tell me little storm, what’s it going to be?”.


    My cheeks burned, my heart thundering as he knelt between my legs, his gaze fixed on mine. My core


    throbbing, slowly I parted my legs, my chest heaving in anticipation, my entire body tingling with


    nerves. A sexy arrogant smirk crossed his lips and in one swift movement he had ripped my panties off


    before shoving them into my mouth and pushing me back onto the bed. Then his lips were on my


    pussy, making my eyes fly wide open. A groan of pleasure escaped me as an intense wave of ecstasy


    rushed through every pore of my body…