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"Just say that you're mine," Andrew said, holding her close, "and that you always will be, whatever may come our way.? Just as I will be yours, no matter what lies ahead."? He was surprised and proud of how well Evone' was adapting to life on the ship.? The crew had gotten used to her presence and several of the men were more than happy to show her the ropes.? Quite literally when it came to the rigging and how to secure things with different ties and knots.
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It was only a few days later that Andrew came to Evone' below deck and told her that he had a surprise for her and to close her eyes.? Once she'd done so, he led her up the stairs to the foredeck and pointed her to face outwards.? "Open your eyes now," he murmured, taking his hands away.
?It was an island on the horizon, but Evone' didn't notice anything unusual about it and looked back to the Captain of the Elusive questioningly.? "It's called Ushant," Andrew explained.? "It means that we are now in French territorial waters.? And with any luck, tomorrow we'll make port in France itself."? He slipped his arms around his beloved's waist.? "It means you're almost home, my love.? We made it."
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¡°I was yours the moment you looked at me.¡± Evone¡¯ said stroking his cheek and kissing his lips. ¡°And I will always be yours as long as you will have me.¡±
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Evone¡¯ hadn¡¯t quite been feeling herself lately. Which was so strange because she and Andrew had been in a state of bliss. Their days were spent caring for the particular duties on ship, while their nights were spent making love, or talking or simply just quietly enjoying each other¡¯s company. She never imagined she could be so happy. But she was. Even if sea sickness seemed to be taking her more and more lately.
So when he interrupted her reading for a surprise, she happily put her book down, ¡°you know I love surprises,¡± she said as she closed her eyes and stood up.
?Evone¡¯ chuckle as she did so. ¡°How am I suppose to followed with my eyes closed.¡±?But somehow she managed.
When he told her to uncover her eyes and she found herself standing at the deck, at first she was puzzled. That confusion showed on her face until he explained. Then her face lit up and she threw herself in his arms. ¡°Thank you. Thank you so much,¡± she said kissing his lips over and over again. ¡°I love you so much.¡±
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