Evone stepped into his arms to hold him close. He smelled like man. Rugged and confident and sex all at one time. It was a turn on to her. The way he seemed to know what was going on and how to fix things. How he seemed to strong and confident that nothing could harm him¡his crew¡his ship.
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At his words,?Evone¡¯ eyed him wearily. As sexy as she found it, His confidence would have been infectious if she wasn¡¯t such a cautious person by nature. ¡°If I was to be honest, I¡¯d have to say yes and no. Of course I want to go to France, but I don¡¯t want to do anything to put you at risk.¡± She said her hands toying in his hair. ¡°Are you sure this is wise love. Your safety is my utmost concern.¡±
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Andrew smiled as Evone' expressed her concern while at the same time toying fitfully with his hair.? "Again, I'm a smuggler, my love.? 'Wise' isn't a word we're commonly adorned with. That said, however, I do know the difference between bold and reckless.? I didn't survive this long by being reckless."
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He took her hand on his arm as he began a circuit around the Elusive, inspecting the repairs.? "The key here is speed.? They know where we're ultimately going.? Our best strategy is to get there before they have a chance to either catch us or get between us and France.? We have the faster ship by far.? All we need is a little bit of luck and fair weather."
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When they'd finished the circuit and were back at the front of the ship once again, Andrew patted the prow beams affectionately.? "The lads will be getting her closer to the water line and propped upright once again.? By this time tomorrow, the tide will have come in far enough to set her afloat." He turned and cupped her face in his warm hands.? "And then, my love, we'll be on our way.? And devil take the hindmost."??