War of Hearts, A Historical Romance by Lynn Hubbard

Author:Lynn Hubbard [Hubbard, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: patriot, pirate, freedom, british army, revolutionary war, george washington, rebels, war ships, lynn hubbard, freedom fighter, tory, war of hearts
Publisher: Lemon Press
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

She reread it twice before realizing it was meant for her. Tristan must have snuck it into her book before dinner. Perhaps he was interested in more than her body after all. She returned to her book and read some passages. Her mind kept returning to Tristan. Frustrated, she left the book on her nightstand, slipped her note into the trunk, and pulled out a dress to wear tomorrow. Folding it over her arm, she listened at her door to make sure the hallway was clear. Once she was assured, she locked the door behind her to prevent anyone from entering. She could get a key from Tristan later. She turned and quickly headed down to Tristan’s room. Upon arriving, she grasped the handle only to find it locked.

Giving it another twist just to make sure, she leaned her head on his door in defeat.

“Eager?”

Sarah froze, turning to look at the owner of the warm, deep voice.

“Um, I got your note,” she whispered.

Tristan smiled. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his key. With a click the door was opened and he ushered her inside.

Sarah stood by the door nervously. She watched Tristan as he walked to his bureau and hung up his overcoat. He removed his tie, and Sarah swallowed hard, wondering what was next.

Even though they had been intimate before, she still did not feel comfortable with that fact. She was unsure of how much was a game and how much was real.

“I want to show you something,” Tristan said, unfurling a roll of parchment across his desk and sitting down. Curious, Sarah crossed the floor and peeked over his shoulder. It was a map, a map of New York. She took the final step to the table to get a better view.

Tristan quickly pointed out the strategic locations. Sarah looked on for the first time, taking in the scope of her plan.

“It seems impossible,” she murmured.

“I think a better word is improbable. Of course that was before you gained my allegiance.”

“You think it can work?”

“I think it has to, Charles is like a brother to me. And I owe Gabriel my life; he has saved mine enough times. What we need is a diversion, some way to get on the ship.”

“Do they allow visitors?”

“Nope.”

“Well certainly the soldiers would help a lady in distress? What if my boat sank and that was the closest refuge?”

“Perhaps, of course they would probably request payment for their good deed.”

Sarah shuddered at his meaning.

“Fret not my lady. I’m sure Gabe has it all figured out; I will meet with him on Wednesday.”

“Why not tomorrow?”

“Because tomorrow we are going dress shopping.”

“And what kind of dress are you getting?”

Tristan’s eyes twinkled as he turned to face her. Sarah didn’t realize how close they were. “I haven’t decided.”

“Randall asked me to the ball,” she said softly.

“And your response?”

“I told him I had other offers.”

“And you do. The Colonel was a bit upset tonight about the town’s musings. I suggested that Ryan should ask you to still their tongues.

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