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“What’s wrong with you? Not everyone thinks like you do Major Marsh. Your mind is definitely in the pig’s trough tonight!” She accused right back in a low breathless whisper as they danced.

“I think you know exactly what I’m talking about. Didn’t your family teach you any better than to be alone in men’s company, looking like a seductress, Miss Pemberton?” He murmured in her ear.

She was furious at his accusations. Everything about this man was dark and unreasonable, but still her heart started to pound against her chest as his warm breath touched her skin. It made her feel a surge of dizziness, and she found herself struggling to regain composure. It was hard though because he still kept his mouth close to her ear, and she could feel every hot breath he exhaled.

“The song is over Major Marsh, so you can let go of me.” She breathlessly announced, as she pulled herself free of him.

Anna quickly walked back to the table making her apologies and telling the men she was tired. She took her blanket and headed back to the between-decks to sleep, but sleep didn’t come easy though, for she kept listening for Major Marsh. It was nearly daylight by the time she fell asleep, and by then it was time to get up. She thought the evening could not come soon enough, because she was exhausted and looking forward to some rest.

(stay tuned for chapter 5…. coming soon)