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2020-10-12 06:19:29Garret had returned home after finding she had left with Jared and returned to the fort to stay with her father. He walked into his study and sat down when something caught his eye; the necklace. The months that followed, he was another person. He had become bitter and downright mean.
He sacked ships for sport, took prisoners, and was always deep in his cups. He wanted to distract himself from any thoughts of Kiera. Most nights, he slept in his study; not wanting to be in the room where she slept. No one knew him anymore and even Andy was hard pressed being near him. Six months had gone by and he was brought a letter from Dominic. His first thought was to rip it up and burn it. Instead, he opened it and read it.Garret,
I granted her the divorce she wanted. I don’t know what happened between the two of you, but I have never seen her more miserable. Her father sent her back to London to be around people and getting her off the fort. I really hope the two of you resolve whatever pains you. You two deserve to be with each other. One more thing, she found out the morning after we left, but the babe lived. I don’t know if she wants you to know or not, but you are a father to healthy baby boy. She named it Jason and your father granted it his last name instead of mine. Best of luck to you.
Captain Dominic Shane
Garret sat there holding the letter and Andy walked in. He handed the letter to Andy and he stared in shock and looked at Garret.
“What are you going to do?”
“Find her.”
Garret knew he had to prepare and stock the ship. He thought he may be too late when another letter arrived three months later. He was surprised to see it was from his father. He opened the letter and sank to his chair. Andy, Jerry, Bronn, and Choi walked in. Andy picked it up and read it out loud.
Son,
Things have been tough between us almost all your life. I regret some decisions I have made regarding you, but you must know all has been reversed and corrected if you so wish to come home. I am writing you with a heavy heart, hoping this reaches you in time for the funeral. An accident has happened. Your brother and his wife are lost to us. My eldest and heir is gone and unfortunately, Monica never produced heirs herself. I hope you understand that I wish you to return to claim my title. If you do not, I will give it to your son. I trust you know about little Jason already. He has stolen your mother’s heart and she regretted it when they left the estate to return to London. They stayed here for three weeks. I do hope to see you soon, son. God be with you.
Your Father,
Duke of Williamshire
The four men stared at in disbelief at the letter and then to Garret. Bronn went and poured Garret a drink along with the other men. Garret downed the rum and cleared his throat.
“Well, I was going home anyway.”
“Are you going to accept?”
“I don’t know. James was always to fill that role, not me.”
“If you don’t, your son will have that pressure and without you.”
“I know. I must see her, but I will see my father first. Choi, I want you stay here, watch over the island.”
With everything settled, they left.
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Three hours later, Jerry came to the house first while Garret and Choi was getting their ships straight. Jerry paled at seeing the blood everywhere and leading outside. He went another shade paler as he saw Pierre’s dagger on the ground by the back door. He heard Garret come through the door and rushed to meet him and Choi.“Jerry, by god, what is it?”“I don’t know what happened, captain. But you should know that she is pregnant.”“Jerry, what are you talking about?”Garret pushed passed him and stared in shock as he stared at the blood. He became overtaken with rage when he saw Pierre’s dagger. He turned to Bronn and Andy.“I want Pierre and Sheila here now.”They raced off and came back a few minutes later with shaken up Sheila.
