Chapter 19 Chapter Nineteen

Jade had heard him say it many times, but it wasn't until now that she realized that she had been longing to hear him say it again.She put her hand in his palm, happily letting his fingers cover her possessively. He held her in his strong arms, and the two stood together quietly, with her cheek against his chest, listening to his heartbeat.Theon stroked her hair with his hands.I love you, Emerald. When he spoke, she could hear and feel his heartbeat and knew he was telling the truth.She took his hand and placed it in her heart.I love you, Theon. He hugged her, feeling gently surrounded by a halo of love, as if all his anger, sorrow, and hatred had passed away.Like a full sail, his heart is full of deep and unswerving love.But miraculously, he felt so at peace, as if he had reaffirmed himself, and it had nothing to do with his wealth or his title.

Suddenly, he felt so happy and joyful.He held her in his arms and carried her to the bed.He undresses her, salutes her beauty, and pours out his heart to her.On the bed, he lifted her soft body, let her lie on him, his lips touched her, printed countless kisses, and told her that she brought him such happiness. I am the luckiest man in the universe and you are the most generous woman in the world.When you give, you are giving all.I'm not surprised you gave me twins.It was not enough for you to give me a child, you gave me a son and a daughter at the same time.I hope you teach me your generosity so I can reciprocate.You can ask for anything you want.He egged her on.

I do have something I want, Jade said softly.When you first seduce, you have bad motives in mind.This time I ask you to pursue me and win me in the traditional way. Theon groaned.You little fox.I was already about to enter you, the place I've longed to be most, and suddenly you asked me to formally pursue you. Pamper me!She whispered against his lips. The Seagull left the pier at Angel Island.It was two o'clock in the morning, and they should be in Gwystone's port by about four o'clock.At that time, all the members of Leith Castle will be asleep, Only three of the crew on the Seagull were loyal to Oxion, and the rest were loyal to no one, not even themselves.

William's plan is to recapture his ships, the Sea Eagle and the Petrel, and seize a ship named Ou, and negotiate a deal with them in exchange for his beautiful wife, Amber. But Jack just wants to sink every ship that's parked in Galwaystone's port.The four-pound cannon mounted on the Seagull could easily do this.Most of the crew approve of Jack's plan because it is less dangerous.They have the advantage of a surprise attack, and can destroy every ship in the harbor before Ou has time to retaliate. William Meng and Jack Luo gave different orders to the sailors, and conflicts naturally arose.

Get a little closer.Why are you huddled here?William shouted at the mate. No!stay here!We can sink every ship in the harbor from this position!Jack yelled. The gunner began to install bombs on the cannon, and William Meng yelled angrily: What the hell are you doing?No fire - you're going to sink my ship! The crew became bewildered.Jack pushed William aside.Go away, old man.You've been in charge for too long, now it's my turn. William, flushed with anger, threw himself on Jack, intent on grabbing the little bastard by the throat.Jack fought back with his cane, thumping on William's gouty leg.The old man stumbled back in pain, realizing that everything was out of control.

Wild with rage, William went to his weapons box and pulled out a recent model Mauser.He reloaded, walked back to the deck, and held the gun to Roger's head. You bloody bastard don't want to run my boat!William Meng roared.Reissue my order or I'll blow your head off! Roger knew his father-in-law all too well, and William Meng was the most ruthless man he had ever known.He has spent his life plotting against his allies. Jack ordered the Seagull to approach the Seahawk, and relayed William's order for three crew members to board the Seahawk.The three crew members who were loyal to the Ou family volunteered to undertake the errand.

The Seagull followed and approached the Petrel, Meng William's favorite.Jack knows this is his last chance to escape the crazy William Meng.While the three crew members were being ordered to board the enemy ship, he attempted to jump overboard from the other side of the ship. William pulled the trigger without hesitation.The bullet passed through Roger's back and through his chest.He fell on the deck and let out a scream of pain. Theon woke up suddenly, and his intuition told him that it was the sound of a musket that had just awakened him.For a moment he didn't know where he was, then he knew he was in the tower.He ran to the window that looked out across the harbor.It was still dark outside, and he could see nothing but the lights of the ships moored in the harbour.

Theon started to get dressed.Jade also sat up on the bed, fumbling to light the lamp. Don't light the lamp, my love! What happened? Theon hesitated, afraid to startle her. tell me!You swore you would never exclude me again! Theon sat back quickly on the edge of the bed and took her hand.Yesterday I had word that your father's ship was in Dublin harbour.That's why I left.We sailed out to look for it, but found no trace.I think it was a dawn strike. God!children! I don't think they can get into the house without alerting anyone.Their target was probably those ships moored in the port.

Emerald began to put on her clothes.I must rush to the child. let me go.You'll be safer staying here. No, Theon, I have to go back.I can't stay here without knowing what's going on. Theon resisted the urge to run to the pier.He couldn't make her think that the ship was more important than her, and it was.Come on, I'll take you back.Together we went to make sure the twins and others were safe. They went down the stairs.Emerald held his hand tightly.It all started all over again. The despair in her tone hurt his heart.When they stepped out of the tower, the first ray of dawn appeared in the sky.No, Emerald, I swear to you I will do my best to stop more violence.

They entered the house to find everyone rushing out disheveled.Theon and Jade go upstairs to see their children and meet Katie and Amber at the corner of the stairs. Is Raymond shooting indiscriminately there again to scare people?Katie asked. No.Father didn't have guns, they were still in the tower. Luo Lin with a gloomy face came out of the bedroom.damned!You are right, there is no such thing as a harmless enemy! Theon held Jade by the shoulder.I want you to promise that you will keep all women in safe houses, and he leaned over and kissed her quickly on the lips.Trust me, Emerald.After speaking, he left with Luo Lin.

Amber saw her daughter's frightened, pale face.It's your father, right? And my titular husband.The Seagull was seen yesterday in Dublin Bay. don't worry dear.Theon will destroy them all! God, I feel so guilty!Am I going to ask him to go out and fight the enemy with his hands tied? What's the meaning? I told him I would leave him if he didn't give up his revenge and hatred, and he said yes.He swears to me, mother, what if he doesn't fight back because of my demands?They will kill him! Theon is smart enough to understand the difference between self-defense and revenge. The twins started crying.Katie hugged Joseph, Jade hugged Irene.I'll feed Erin first.She told Katie. I let Joseph suck on his pacifier and be quiet for a while.You feed Erin slowly.Katie said.Maybe Emerald won't worry if she has something to do. Jade kissed her little daughter on the forehead and sat down in the rocking chair.Watching petite Irene suckle, she realized that without Theon's love and care, Irene would have died long ago.Jade brushed away the curly hair on Irene's forehead, and tears stung her eyes.She and a pair of children were almost killed, but fortunately Theon arrived in time and saved them.Ironically, now it's Theon's turn to possibly die.Jade closed her eyes and began to pray. Someone's loud curses and a series of swear words came from downstairs.It's Raymond, said Amber.I'd better go down and see him before he has another stroke. On the deck of the Dolphin--the former Seahawk--Mortim listened to the reports of about three sailors who had just boarded.If it weren't for those goddamn guards who didn't do their duty, you would be three corpses now.He said darkly. William Meng wants us to retake his ship, but his son-in-law just wants to blow up every ship in the port!Those cannons are already aimed at you, almost ready to fire!This place almost became a sea of ​​flames! Tim shouted orders.In the faint light of the morning sun, he could see that the Seagull was heading for the Petrel which was moored in the port.Tim ordered the anchor hoisted and the gunners in position.Throw that English pig straight to hell! When Theon, Buck, and Luo Lin arrived at the pier, the torch had already been lit.Ferrero is driving the Hellfire, ready to set off to meet the enemy. Signal for Mortimem to cease fire!Theon yelled at Rory. Despite the frustration in his heart, Rory could only follow Theon's order. Burke watched Theon take off his boots and suddenly realized that he was going to go into the water.Hold on, Theon.Ferrore may obey your orders, but you know how bad-tempered the Mo family can be.Do not attempt to swim to the Seagull.Even if the Meng misses you, the guns on Mortimer's ship could blow you to pieces!You taught him to be merciless in his counterattacks! Burke, I promised Emerald that I would stop this, with as little violence as possible. Jade doesn't understand the principle of using violence to control violence. I must try, Burke.said Theon, leaping into the cold, dark water. He swam to the Seagull, but the ship was leaving, heading out of port, apparently just approaching to send someone aboard the Seagull.The Seagull therefore approached the Half Moon, whose crew was currently on vacation at Mammoth, and no one was on board. Theon swam forward firmly.He knew he would never have been able to swim for so long in the frigid waters if it hadn't been for years of winter training in snorkeling in the Thames. Theon cursed inwardly.Meng William only needs to send a few people to the Banyue, and he can drive the whole ship away.Intuition told him he should return to the Hellfire and order the destruction of William Meng's ship, but deep down he was glad he had chosen the course of honor. His hand finally touched the stern of the Seagull.This is one of the few decorated places on the ship.Theon grabbed the raised part of the wooden carving and slowly climbed up until his hands touched the deck.He rested for a few minutes, allowing himself to catch his breath, then carefully lifted his head slightly, looking up at the deck. He hadn't expected at all what he saw.William Meng held a Mauser and pointed it at the man at the helm.Another man lay face down on the deck in a pool of blood, but Theon knew he wasn't dead, he could hear the man's heavy breathing.Theon knew that William Meng would see him as soon as he was on deck, and he would shoot. He had no choice but to catch him off guard.Gathering all his strength, he jumped over the railing suddenly.As if in slow motion, he saw Meng William opened his eyes wide and pointed a gun at him.Suddenly there was a sound of shells, the mainmast was hit, and the whole fell down.Amidst the sawdust flying, another cannonball sounded.This time it was the Seagull's flank that was hit.The boat was blown wide open. my ship!my beautiful boat!William Meng cried. The crew of the Seagull have jumped ship to escape.They don't want to sink into the sea with the boat. Theon snatched the musket from William Meng and was horrified to see him kneeling on the deck, groveling and begging for mercy. I won't kill you, that would just get my hands dirty!he spat. Theon knew that the Seagull was sinking, and knew that if he didn't save William Meng, he would go down with the ship, but there was another man on board who was seriously injured and dying, and he didn't think he could save two of them.Theon came to the side of the wounded man and turned him over.He flinched, recognizing Roger.Theon knew that if he left him, Roger would go down with the ship and Jade would be a widow! Roger opened his mouth, and called out weakly for help.Despite all the grievances in the past, Theon can't just let the dead go.The Seagull's hull had begun to list, and Theon looked around for a plank that could serve as a raft.Theon was relieved to see his ship, the Hellfire, pull up alongside the Seagull.The Fei family boarded the sunken ship and took William Meng over. Rory!Help me, Theon ordered.He grabs Roger by the shoulder, Rory grabs the foot.But as soon as they raised Rojack's body, blood flowed from his mouth.His lungs were bleeding profusely. Theon, he's dead!Let's get off this wreck! She will never believe that I didn't kill him!Theon thought frantically, leaping onto his boat.He saw Luo Lin looking at his father coldly.William Meng shed old tears and muttered about his ship, his wife and his son-in-law who betrayed him. Luo Lin walked towards him.See what I mean when I say he broke down?What are you going to do with him? I will hand him over to the proper authorities and hope justice prevails.I'm sure he'll deny killing Roger, but maybe we can find the body and witnesses.Get the crew of the Seagull aboard and lock them up until we find out the truth! Raymond was furious.Now with Amber in the audience, he cursed bitterly: that English son of a bitch is out there destroying our ship while I'm sitting here useless!It's all my damn legs!Amber, do you know how long I sat in the tower waiting for Meng to set foot on my land?Finally, when the damn day came, I could only sit in Galway Stone!Amber, you must help me to the tower! Raymond, you can't walk, and I can't hold you.All the men have gone to port; there is no one at home who can hold you. Go find Burke!He'll take me to the tower! Raymond, Mr. Pan went to the port with Theon and Luo Lin.Believe me, if there is a way, I will definitely take you to the tower.I want that wicked man dead more than you do. Oh, Amber, he pleaded.I have four guns, but none of them are in my hand at this moment.I will never swallow this humiliation for the rest of my life!I have sworn a holy oath to shoot Meng when he sets foot on the land of Alaner! Raymond, you don't need a gun.They are less likely to break into the house. We can't be sure!The man surnamed Meng must have brought a lot of people to dare to attack!I heard two explosions.We don't know how many of our lives have been lost!After they blew up the shipwreck, the next target was Gwystone.Amber, be a good girl and get me a gun. Despite her calm appearance, Kohaku's heart was filled with worry.What if William Meng and his men did break into Gwystone?She knew she would feel better if she had a gun in her hand. All right, Raymond.I'll go, but if anyone asks me, don't tell them I'm leaving.Where is the gun? I always keep my gun loaded and by the big window in the tower.You can see it at a glance. Amber slipped out the side door.The air smelled of gunpowder smoke and asphalt, but the gunfire hadn't been heard for a while.She could hear the voices of people in the harbor, but they seemed to be calming down.She sincerely hoped that all danger was over. Amber lifted her skirt, ran into the tower, and quickly climbed the stairs.Immediately she saw the gun resting by the window.Now comes the problem.Should she take all four, or take one for Raymond and one for herself?She looked out the window, her body froze. The port can be clearly seen from the windows of the tower.She saw a group of people walking towards the house, and the leader seemed to be William Meng! She was terrified, her stomach clogged with fear and loathing.Then she saw clearly that William Meng was not a leader.He staggered ahead because he was captured.Her fear was suddenly gone, leaving only hatred. Amber picked up the gun and rested it on the window frame, aiming carefully.She pulled the trigger and fired, and the gun hit her shoulder hard from the recoil.This injury must be recorded on you again, William Meng, but it is also the last one.Amber watched Meng William coldly and fell to the ground. Others shouted loudly and surrounded him. Theon left the others and ran to the tower.He ran up the steps step by step, shouting to Raymond to stop shooting.He rushed into the room at the top of the tower, and froze suddenly, Theon's silver eyes fixed on the woman with the amber hair.They stared at each other for a long while without speaking, and then Amber's lips lifted in satisfaction. If you act expediently, you will not go wrong.She said calmly. Jade could hear the gunshot very close to the house.Her body trembled violently, and she hugged little Irene to the nanny.I must know what happened. Katie drew a cross.Don't go out, kid.You promised Sith to stay in the house. Katie, I can't stay here knowing nothing, Theon is my life, if he gets hurt I have to get to him.Emerald rushed downstairs, ran out of the gate, and ran towards the port.Immediately she saw the men standing in front of the tower.They surround someone lying on the ground.God, it must not be Theon!Not Theon! When she recognized Luo Lin among the group of people, her heart almost stopped beating.She rushed to her brother and saw that it was her father lying in a pool of blood.He was shot in the chest and was already dead. Where is Theon?She whispered, her lips were bloodless. Luo Lin looked at her blankly for a long while.He is in the tower. Jade raised her skirt and ran towards the tower.Her mother was wrong.It's not self-defense, it's revenge.When she reached the top of the stairs, Theon was on his way down.She looked up at him, confused, happy to be safe, yet disgusted by the atrocity he had just committed. Why did you shoot him like a mad dog?she shouted. Because he was a mad dog.Amber said, coming out of the room on the top of the tower, still holding the gun in his hand. Mother!Jade ran up the last few steps, care and worry driving away other emotions. Theon takes the gun from Amber's hand, and Jade leads her mother back to the room at the top of the tower. Raymond sent me to fetch his gun.He swore that as soon as William Meng set foot on his land, he would shoot him immediately!I saw William Meng when I got the gun and knew I had to. Luo Lin also rushed into the room.After realizing that it wasn't Raymond who shot, he widened his eyes worriedly.He went to his mother and took her in his arms.It's over, he can't hurt us anymore. Luo Lin's gaze wandered over Theon's.what will happen to her nothing will happen.Leith Castle has always kept its secrets. Thank you, cried Jade, throwing herself into Theon's arms, her face buried in his chest.Oh, you're soaking wet! That daring fool swam to his father's boat alone, knowing that at any moment he might be torn to pieces by a shell! You did it for me, to stop more violence from happening.Emerald cried.Theon risks his life to keep his promise to her. By the time I got aboard the Seagull, your father had shot Roger.You are a widow now, Emerald. I -- can't believe it.She looked at her mother and suddenly realized that on the same day, they were widowed together. They breathed a sigh of relief. When the Fei family finally picked up Roger's body from the sea, Burke had already finished the two coffins. Amber and Luo Lin decided to transport their bodies back to England for burial - that's where they should be.While in England, they will also auction off the Portman House, which they have always hated. On the morning of departure, Lorin kissed his wife and son goodbye, and Amber warned Theon.You are not allowed to have a wedding in my absence. Theon smiled.Don't worry, Emerald wants me to pursue her.Don't go too long though, I'm not a patient person!