MARINE (Agent of Time Book 1) by Tanya Allan

Author:Tanya Allan [Allan, Tanya]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2012-01-03T05:00:00+00:00

James returned and joined us for dinner. There were twelve for dinner that evening, and Roger had seated James on my immediate right. I was wary of the newcomer, with good reason, as I still was unaware of his loyalties.

It was a pleasant meal, but at no time did my ‘cousin’ mention Michael or any other mutual point of interest. The men stood to let the ladies retire, so we went to the drawing room, while the men no doubt told off-colour tales and drank too much port. I adored the hot chocolate for which Paris was famous, preferring it to the rather bitter coffee. Thus, we were in the habit of serving cups of hot chocolate instead.

Finally, the gentlemen rejoined us, and Roger persuaded me to play the guitar again.

“Any requests?” I asked.

“How about, ‘Jumping Jack Flash’?” asked James, and I stared at him. The Rolling Stones were a long time in the future.

“They aren’t ready for that yet,” I said, selecting instead a more contemporary Spanish Flamenco.

I played two or three pieces, and then played a number from the Shadows greatest hits. It was not quite the same without an electric guitar, but I liked it, and James chuckled as he sat by the window.

They were very kind and applauded, but I suddenly felt very tired. I made my excuses and went up to bed. Being pregnant was not all roses, that’s for sure.

I was asleep when Roger came to bed. I woke up as he kissed my temple.

“Hi honey,” I said, and realised in horror that my American accent came out.

“Jane?”

I giggled. It was just so silly.

“Hello, honey bunch.” I said, in my English accent, this time. It was awfully hard pretending to be someone you aren’t.

“Are you all right?”

“I’m fine. But I am beginning to wish that our baby hurries up and arrives.”

“It is nice having your cousin here. Are you pleased?”

“Oh yes, it is wonderful,” I said, and actually in a funny sort of way I was pleased. I had almost convinced myself that James was one of the good guys, and it would be nice to talk to someone from my own era.

I was asleep in no time, and felt safe with Roger’s arm around me.

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