![]() She adored the freedom of the turquoise seas and seized every chance to improve her seafaring skills. The twelve-foot boat belonged to Charlie, but he only went sailing when she bribed him. She yanked her brother toward the wharves. Though the rain now pelted down, ruining the fine blue muslin gown she’d donned just for him, maybe he’d see her as courageous. If he could endure such weather, so could she. Just thinking of him bolstered her courage. She and Charlie had nearly reached the harbor, where Rourke O’Malley’s wrecking sloop was moored. ![]() Today might be her only opportunity to change the course her parents had set out for her. That meant leaving her beloved Key West and the man who had captured her affections. Within days, she must sail for Charleston, where she was expected to secure a prominent match. ![]() His words could barely be heard above the howling wind.Įlizabeth was beginning to think the same, but time had nearly run out. At eleven, Charlie usually rebelled at her mothering. ![]() In all of her sixteen years, she’d never experienced such terrible winds, and Key West enjoyed its share of storms. The gale nearly knocked Elizabeth Benjamin flat. ![]()
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