Evone' came into his arms. Holding his close. Her head against his chest as she stood staring at the sun as hit flickered as it began to make its downward descent in the sky. "When I think about how far We have come," she said letting the words trail. "If anyone would have said that I would have fallen in love with my kidnapper I would not have believed them. You have done so much for me. So much that I could never repay you for. Thank you Andrew. Thank you for finding me, for saving me and for loving me. I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you." She whispered. "But are you sure? I am sure you are aware by now that I can be quite the handful. Are you sure you want to do this? Be saddle with me? You can still leave me here you know."
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"My love," Andrew said, taking Evone's hands in his, "I'd marry you myself, right here, right now, if I had the power." He cracked a smile as he added "But while king and tradition have given ship's captains the power to officiate at marriages carried out on ships, they didn't give us the power to marry ourselves. So it must needs wait until we reach the next port. Or meet up with another ship with a captain who can do the rights for us."
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"As for being a handful..." he laughed and pulled the young woman to him, swinging her about in a merry circle "...I wouldn't have it any other way.? Life without spice is a tasteless thing.? You've brought light into mine in abundance, and I would no more part with it than I would my sword arm.? So let's hear no more such talk.? I've chosen my course and you are my star to steer by."