My Heart's Desire by Andrea Kane

Author:Andrea Kane [Kane, Andrea]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Historical, General, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780671735845
Google: XasFAAAACAAJ
Amazon: 0671735845
Publisher: Pocket
Published: 1991-01-02T05:00:00+00:00

This was no time to dwell on what had been lost. Drake scanned their

surroundings, holding Alex securely with one arm and struggling to stay afloat

with the other. The Canadian shore was far off in the distance. Considering

Alex's depleted condition and his own deteriorating strength, swimming there

would be impossible. They were, in fact, too close to the American shore for

Drake's peace of mind. There had to be another alternative.

He found it. Just behind them began a sprinkling of the small green dots of

land that were scattered throughout the Saint Lawrence.

Those glorious islands that Drake had shown to Alex on their trip to York, the

Thousand Islands, known for their lush foliage and exquisite greenery,

beckoned to them. To Drake they meant salvation.

He wrapped his arm more tightly about Alex beneath her arms, forcing her

head to remain above water. With one savage motion of his other hand he tore

her petticoat and the skirt of her waterlogged gown from her body, eliminating

the additional weight that hindered them. Then he assessed the islands within

swimming distance, contemplating his options. Just off to the west was the

answer to Drake's prayers. A tiny island tucked away in utter solitude.

Determined, he set out for the haven it promised.

After what seemed like an eternity, Drake dragged himself and a still-

unconscious Alexandria onto the golden shore of the island. He crawled onto

the sand and collapsed, gasping, as he lay beside his oh-so-still wife. He felt the

rough texture of the sand against his face, grateful to be alive. He was exhausted,

utterly spent, but he would not succumb to the allure of sleep. Not until he

knew Alex was all right.

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