After demanding her trunks be loaded immediately on the longboat, Annette Camsby soon beat an irritated retreat to the main deck to wait its departure.
Landon placed a kiss upon Keelan’s smooth brow. He was much comforted and proud of the strength and confidence radiating from his wife’s gaze. “While Conal and I meet with the authorities, you and Daniel can accompany Doreen safely to her aunt’s home.”
Keelan gave a small sigh of pleasure. “I must admit, I cannot wait until I can and enjoy a nice, warm, relaxing bath with lavender oil and fragrant soap and—”
Landon chuckled and squeezed her tighter. “Let’s stay the night in town. I’ll find a room at the Harbour Town Hotel and we shall bathe together this evening. We’ll dine with Conal and Brendan. When we board the Desire, I intend to in
