i 'd told him the only truth i had that night : `` you killed her , peter . i thought you meant you had a real tattoo . amelia relaxed for the first time that she could remember . he was watching the clock on the wall . if i were looking to move somewhere for a limited time , this would be perfect . ladies like her never fell in love with pirates . `` trust me , i can handle myself in the kitchen , '' he smiled with confidence and i could n't help but believe him . 