Freeing Hook: A Dark Fantasy Peter Pan Retelling by T.A. Lawrence

Author:T.A. Lawrence [Lawrence, T.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-11T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 29

WENDY

Charlie and Maddox have a million questions for us upon our return, but Astor dismisses them, claiming he’ll debrief them after he’s had time to rest. When Charlie’s and Maddox’s eyes swivel to me, Astor glares at them and rephrases his initial condition to “after we have had time to rest.” The result is a less than subtle look between Charlie and Maddox, which the captain pretends not to notice. Begrudgingly, they both shoo us off toward the cabins.

As I shuffle down the hallway toward my and Charlie’s room, Astor’s voice follows me, stopping me in my tracks. “Dine with me.”

I let out a shaky laugh as I turn around. “Why?”

“Because we succeeded in our mission, and success merits celebration.”

I bite my lip. It’s not really as though I succeeded. I’d gone to the manor intending to learn how to break Peter’s curse. Instead, I’d almost fallen victim to it. Still, that we’re on our way to consult a man who’s traversed the realm of the dead fills me with hope, strange as it may sound. If he knows an individual who broke a Mating Bond, perhaps he knows how to break Peter’s curse.

Even if he doesn’t, even if I’m not a single step closer to my goal, I can’t help but bask in the thrill of what we’ve accomplished. The goal isn’t mine, but I’ve witnessed enough of Astor’s tenderness to know I don’t wish for him to hurt. I don’t wish for him to be shackled by his withered Mating Mark.

Strange, my two missions: bring the man I love pain, and remove the pain of the man I don’t.

“It’s almost morning,” I say.

“Does that negate your need for sustenance?”

“My clothes are soaked from the rain,” I say, fully aware it’s a weak excuse.

“Then you had better hurry to get changed then,” Astor says. “I don’t like to be kept waiting. Especially when it comes to a hot meal.”

I nod, biting back a smile, and scurry off.

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