Enchantress by Constance O'Banyon

Author:Constance O'Banyon [O'Banyon, Constance]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance - General, Historical, Adult, Romance: Historical, Fiction - Romance, Romance - Historical, Fiction, Suspense, Contemporary, Romance, General
ISBN: 9781558175273
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
Published: 1991-03-15T04:00:00+00:00

Brittany smiled with relief when Achmed took several steps across his cabin. “You are doing wonderful, Achmed, but you are not to overdo,” she cautioned.

“We will be leaving the ship very soon, little mistress, and I have to be strong enough to protect you.”

“This is America, Achmed. What dangers will I encounter here?”

His white teeth flashed when he gave her a broad grin. “I believe, little mistress, that you can find trouble wherever you go.”

She wrinkled her nose. “Yes, I do tend to get into predicaments without even trying. Why do you suppose that is?”

“It is because the breath of life flows through your body. You are one who has always reached out for life, rather than sitting around waiting for something to happen.”

“As you know, Mrs. Potter called that being rebellious.”

“What she thinks does not matter. She is one who will one day die without ever having lived.”

“Poor woman, she did have her trials with me.” She sighed heavily. “It seems a lifetime ago, those carefree days at the palace.”

Achmed took another turn across the room and then back again. “Happiness is a fleeting thing, little mistress. You cannot hold it in your hand, you cannot smell it or taste it—you can only take it when it comes along.”

She shook her head. “One cannot always reach out for happiness if it will be destructive in the end.”

He glanced up at her as though he read her thoughts. “Then it is wise to walk away.” He reached the bunk and sat down. “I am almost as strong as ever. I will be able to watch after you and see that neither harm nor unhappiness darken your door.”

“For a time, you must be careful and see to your health, Achmed. We shall find rooms when we reach Charleston until you feel up to traveling. That will give us the time we need to send a message to Mama and Simijin, telling them we have arrived safely. Then in a few days, we shall travel to Philadelphia.”

Achmed leaned his head back to catch his breath. He knew he had not yet regained his strength. “I see that you have this all worked out in your mind, little mistress.”

“No, not all. But we shall make out fine, Achmed.” Her eyes clouded. “I wish we did not have to go to Philadelphia to confront relatives who may not welcome us.”

“You are not to worry about anything, little miss. Most probably we will not be required to remain in this country for very long. Soon you will be returning home.”

Brittany knew Achmed was trying to cheer her up. He did not believe they would be allowed to return to Turkey any more than she did. But she did so want to be with her mother.

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