“ The dream came again—three times in three nights and always at the first of the year. ”
... You make me feel as if I am a bird soaring in the sky. When you are not with me, I am bound to the ground. He touched her soft cheek. I want you to marry me, Ruby. Will you?
~ Jettie Necole
His disheveled appearance could not hide his attractive qualities. And at first sight she could have sworn she'd come upon a character from one of her books¬¬—the gallant prince turned pirate. Perhaps it was his tall, strong form and unshaven face that gave him such a roguish appearance. It also wasn't hard to look into his blue eyes, which peered out from beneath his lengthy wet mop of black hair.
Do I get a reward? he asked as he brought her hand to his mouth for a kiss.Ruby darted her eyes away from him as she blushed with embarrassment. For my rescue? she dared.His eyes twinkled. For rescuing each other. He placed his hand along her back and pulled her against his chest.
It was quite apparent that he'd been bestowed all the charms of any handsomely clad rake. A demeanor to match, Ruby thought.
