Chapter 7Leah wished for someplace to hide from the events of the day. She was ashamed of boarding Brandon's ship uninvited. She knew there'd be consequences for her actions. She just didn't expect them so soon and not from Brandon. But, the tightening in her stomach never lied. Leah feared appraisal from Brandon, her best friend and the only man she desired to wed.
Brandon sent his steward to the cabin to accompany Leah on deck. Leah draped her mother's shawl around her shoulders touching her fingers to the soft cashmere as she followed. The soft evening breeze teased her face as she walked towards Brandon.
Brandon motioned for her to sit on the rough honed bench his crew had crafted while at sea. Under different circumstances, Leah would've enjoyed watching the sunset as it slipped bey
