wore a curious expression as he glanced at Cheryl. Neal had made quite the life for himself once he’d escaped Neverland.

appreciate my style choices.” With his gratitude came a sly wink just for Cheryl. What did surprise him was the mention of Neal. Had he told people about Storybrooke? For Cheryl to have overhead meant his old friend behaved in a careless fashion. “Ah, Neal. Did you meet in New York?” Killian 》

Hook grimaced at the mention of his counterpart in this world’s stories. “I’m pleased my appearance outranks that of my fictional depiction.” Unconsciously, Hook’s fingers ran through his hair as he thought of his cartoon representation’s long wavy coiffure and ridiculous mustache. “And that you 》

striking mermaid, Hook fancied the idea of mentoring her in the ways of seafaring and piracy. He drained his glass and rose from his seat. “Since the rum appears to be growing on you, I’m happy to share that my ship is amply stocked.”

her decision. After all, if she sought adventure aboard the Jolly Roger, she would discover it in spades. “If you’d like a tour before we set sail, I’d be all too happy to give one.” It had been many years since he’d had the opportunity to teach someone, and in addition to being intrigued by the 》

Hook polished off his own food as she spoke about her father. Best he knew what he was in for if she intended to travel with them, particularly if Ariel wanted to join the crew. “Then adventure awaits.” He added a cocky grin for good measure and felt quite certain that Ariel would be pleased with 》

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the table where Ruby had placed their bill. “He may not approve of the company you’ll be keeping.”

information about lucrative shipments they could pilfer or wealthy merchants with lax security. “I imagine he’ll have something to say about his princess learning pirating ways.” The captain pushed his empty plate aside, reaching into a billfold to find appropriate currency which he left on 》

Ariel’s appalled reaction to the rum earned an amused smile. Strong drinks might need time to develop an appreciate. “You’ll have plenty of opportunities to acquire a taste for a good rum.” Pirates knew local taverns near various ports quite well. They were also a prime location for gathering 》

colorful group that resides here.” Killian wondered if she knew a version of their stories from the fairytales of this land.

familiar with powers, although they may not know about the presence of mutants in this world.” Killian paused his thought to peer at the woman beside him. “This town has been rather sheltered, shall we say.” The pleasant day brought a gentle breeze as they walked through the town square. “It is a 》

That news about Storybrooke’s magical inhabitants left the confines of the small town surprised Killian. As far as he had known, Regina’s curse kept knowledge of their town safely away from the people of this realm. Maybe the end of the curse shattered that privacy. “People here will be more 》

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dispatched to hunt down the ship. He took a bite of his food and eyed Ariel curiously. Under what circumstances she’d left her kingdom remained a question for the pirate. Not that he was concerned even the most determined mermen would overtake the Jolly Roger, a sturdy and speedy ship.

With the toast made, Killian took a big swig from his glass and relished the familiar feel of the rum. A thought occurred to him as he set the glass back on the table. “You mentioned your father and his vision for your future. Is he searching for you?” Killian imagined a legion of angry mermen 》

so much as singe my leather jacket, you would have accomplished the task.” Killian guided her toward Granny’s knowing she was less familiar with the town than he since the captain spent several months docked in the Storybrooke harbor. “What brought you here to Storybrooke?”

cautious, but Hook wondered if she was too quick to offer her trust to him solely because he demonstrated himself to be less than the most terrible of her realm. He released a soft chuckle at her mention of his almost fiery fate. “In your defense, you held back. I imagine if you were determined to 》

Distrust in authorities went hand in hand with piracy. The sentiments surpassed a mere disregard for the law and extended to questioning the concept of justice, or at least it should for the more contemplative pirates. Though there was an openness to Cheryl, she chose a wise path by being 》

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“If I were a better man, I would have done more to earn that trust.” His words were quite earnest, but he maintained an easy smile. “Now that you are feeling more…contained, perhaps I can have the pleasure of your company?”

to lay claim. Cheryl gazed up at him with trust shining in her eyes, and Killian felt the beginnings of a foreign desire not to break that trust. Strange indeed to experience. “They say never to trust a pirate, love.” His fingers squeezed her intertwined ones in a gentle show of his teasing tone. 》