Dangerous Pursuit by Ann Chaney

Author:Ann Chaney [Chaney, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: historical romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Romance, London Society, England & Britain, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Sensual Story Theme, Lords 0f Whitehall series, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, romantic suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Suspenseful Fiction
ISBN: 9781950387779
Publisher: Windtree Press
Published: 2019-10-21T04:00:00+00:00

Serena got off the bunk and moved over to the pitcher of water and washing bowl. She did the best she could to remove the foul odor from her body. After re-wrapping her bosom, she put on clean linen and her breeches. She moaned as she made use of the tooth powder. Finally, she felt whole again!

She poured herself a mug of tea and sipped the hot liquid. Nothing has ever tasted so good. She relished the soothing warmth all the way down her insides. Only then did she break off chunks of the bread. She bit into the bread and found it still warm from the oven. Richard was right, she didn’t trust her stomach to keep the cheese down, just yet.

Tired, Serena went back to her bunk and curled up with her back to the cabin door, trying to get warm. She wondered how long Richard would stay gone.

“Good, I see you’ve had some bread. Rest is the best remedy of all.”

She rolled over to face the cabin spun around to find Richard standing in the doorway. Merciful heavens, the man could move with the quiet of a cat.

Richard entered the cabin, closed the door then slid the lock home. He moved over to the small narrow opening and peered out.

“The captain says the storm should be ending soon. He can see blue sky on the horizon. Our arrival time in Lisbon will be after midnight three days hence.” He turned back to her. “Are you feeling more the thing?”

“Yes, you were right. I do feel much better.”

“I’ve considered our situation. The best course is for you to remain on board until I locate Arnold.” He paused. “However, I know the moment I disembark, you’ll be on my heels causing more trouble. Which means I’m taking you with me. If you do get into trouble, I’ll be there to save your scrawny neck yet again.”

“One never knows, I may be the one saving you.”

Richard let loose an inelegant snort. “You may have Moreham fooled, but I know you far better than he does. You are trouble. Your father did you no favors by seeing you educated as well as any gentleman. When was the last time you faced down a man, hellbent on killing you? Don’t say in Staines-on-the-Thames. That encounter was tame compared to some of the altercations I’ve experienced. I’m alive today because of sheer physical strength, a vigilance for danger and years of experience as an agent.”

He turned around and continued to speak. His voice so soft she leaned forward to catch his words.

“Every stranger I meet, I assume has sought me out to kill me.” He walked over to stand in front of her. Richard reached out and touched her cheek. “No, my sweeting, I have no doubt, you will be a hindrance in my search for Arnold. My greatest fear, you’ll get us killed.”

He opened the door, leaving her alone, sitting on the bunk, speechless.

For a single moment, she was frozen in place. His words tumbling around in her head.

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