The Silver Moon (Kenelm Chronicles 02) by Felicia Rogers

Author:Felicia Rogers [Rogers, Felicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven: Lost

The shoreline disappeared behind thick wisps of fog. It reminded Kenelm of the day he’d found the uncharted island holding Magnolia and Justin. He’d rescued them with hope that Magnolia’s feelings for him would grow into something permanent, but it wasn’t meant to be. As he’d suspected from their first meeting, Magnolia’s feelings lay with another—Justin to be exact.

How times changed. Now he was searching for a route home, and the weather was causing him to lose direction. Of course, he was lost in other ways as well.

Rose sat cross-legged on the main deck arrayed in Duplay’s clothing. He was the only gentleman on board close to her size, and still the breeches and blouse were baggy. She braided rope as if a professional sailor, and he fought a measure of pride. He would have accepted her as a crew member for any journey.

She lifted her head and flashed him a smile. Yes, he was lost. His heart belonged to her, and it probably had for a long time. Now for certain no one would replace the hole once she departed and settled in with Evander. Kenelm would leave her with his friend and then disappear to another continent. To watch the woman he loved be with another would be too difficult.

Rose stood and dusted her hands against her thighs. Hands placed behind her back, she sauntered toward him. Jones had suggested a head covering, so her hair didn’t fall into her eyes. He wasn’t sure if he approved. He loved her hair, but he also loved to study her face.

“Hello.” Her voice was as if music to his tired soul. A concert he never wanted to end.

“Hello.” He continued to look forward. Until they escaped the fog, he must remain vigilant.

“The fog is thick.”

“It is.”

“Do you think it will end soon?”

“I hope so.”

Crew had been stationed around the upper deck watching the ship’s progress. He just hoped it was enough. If they struck an object and pierced the hull as before, then they would be trapped once more. No way would they be lucky enough to acquire a second ship on the same journey.

She leaned her hip against the quarterdeck’s railing. “The men seem to be improving.”

“Aye.” Their drug-induced state had seemed to fade over the last several days. Improvement had occurred as soon as they escaped the clutches of the women, but now they behaved more normally. It was one blessing he could count.

She laid her hand on his upper arm but looked out at the ocean. Her touch was more intoxicating than any drug. It was one thing he wouldn’t mind enjoying for eternity.

“Thank you for the gowns.”

He’d had the shopkeeper place seven gowns in the supplies he’d procured. One for each day of the week, just as she’d requested. Bitterness entered his tone. “I notice you haven’t worn them yet.”

She made tiny circles over the muscle of his arm. Yes, he could make a habit out of her touching him.

“I have them ready when the time is appropriate.

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