The Airshipmen: A Novel Based on a True Story. A Tale of Love, Betrayal & Political Intrigue. by Dennington David

Author:Dennington, David [Dennington, David]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: David Dennington
Published: 2016-01-05T16:00:00+00:00

Later, when the dinner guests had gone and the servants had finished clearing away, Marthe and Thomson sat beside the fireplace drinking liqueurs.

“Have you considered my proposal any further, Marthe?” Thomson inquired gently.

“Oh, Kit, you know it’s impossible.”

“If the voyage to India is successful and I’m appointed Viceroy, anything will be possible, my dearest, I can assure you of that. The viceroy position requires him to be married.”

“What do you mean, ‘if it’s successful’?”

“Promise me, Marthe, that we’ll discuss the subject before the voyage. I haven’t spoken of it for nearly a year and I will not speak of it until then.”

Marthe sat up and looked directly into his eyes. “Kit, will your airship really be safe? Please tell me the truth.”

“Marthe, this whole voyage is about my destiny and I hope yours, too, my darling.”

He knew power was her aphrodisiac. She turned to him and he took her forcefully into his arms. He kissed her passionately—more passionately than he’d ever done before.

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