Wings of the Morning (Kensington Chronicles) by Lori Wick

Author:Lori Wick
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Ship Captains, Romance, Christian, Historical, Women Merchant Mariners, Fiction, Regency, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Large Print Books, INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE, General, Religious, Maine, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780736913218
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 1994-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

The old friends said nothing for a moment, but studied

one another in open honesty. They were both satisfied with

what they saw. Smokey saw Darsey's blessing, and Darsey

beheld a sweet serenity in Smokey's small face.

"Were you really worried about me last night?"

Darsey grinned. "Just a mite. If the look on Dallas' face

during supper was any indication, I knew he was going to

declare himself. I didn't have a problem with that, but you're

not married yet, and I just didn't know if I should leave you

alone."

"Actually," Smokey said, as they began to walk through the

gardens, "we haven't spoken of marriage."

"But he loves you?" Darsey pressed her carefully, not

wishing to intrude.

'Yes, and I love him. If he does ask me to marry him, I'll

accept in a moment, but I don't know if his mind has moved

that far. As he said last night, I've been elusive for so long that

he never had time to say what was in his heart."

Darsey nodded, satisfied with her words. He was also

terribly relieved He was feeling a need to return to the ship.

"Since you now know where you stand with Dallas, would

you object to my returning to the Aramis?"

"Why, no, Darsey, not if you want to. Is anything wrong?"

"No," he assured her. "It's just a restlessness that comes

over me when I can't smell the ocean and see the waves. I'll be

more comfortable on board knowing everything is all right."

"Maybe I should come too," Smokey began, but Darsey cut

her off with his hands on her shoulders.

"There's no reason for you to come, lass. Stay here and

enjoy yourself; you deserve a rest. After this it's the trial, and

then everyone will be back to work. Take this time while you

can."

"If you're sure," Smokey began.

"I'm sure. Now let's get into breakfast. I'm about starved"

Darsey would have moved away then, but Smokey suddenly

threw her arms around him. She hugged him with all

her might, and he hugged her in return for long minutes.

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"I love you, Darsey," Smokey finally said

"And I love you, lass," he answered her, one huge hand

tenderly cradling her face.

"It's all right with you about Dallas and me, isn't it?"

Smokey had to know.

"Of course. My only concern was not knowing his intentions,"

Nodding in contentment, they walked together to the

door. After Smokey entered Bracken's huge front door, she

ran upstairs to clean up. She was late to the table then, but to

come in and find Dallas and Darsey talking amiably and then

to have both of them turn and smile at her in love was worth

any apology she had to make.

Darsey left for London right after breakfast. For the next

few hours, everyone went in his own direction. Dallas didn't

seek Smokey out until just before lunch. He found her on the

lawn with Sterling. Sterling's nurse was not far away, but only

Smokey and the baby occupied a huge quilt where they played

and laughed

Dallas smiled at the sound as he approached Sterling

moved a little closer to Smokey when Dallas dropped down

beside them.

"This is Dallas," Smokey told the child Sterling stared

with wide eyes at the tall, unfamiliar figure.

"Can you say Dallas?" Smokey prompted, and watched as

he put a thumb in his mouth.

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