Mistress Below Deck. Helen Dickson

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      ‘And my future husband? How do you suggest I explain such an arrangement to him?’

      A secretive gleam shone in his eyes. ‘That, my dear Rowena, is a matter for you and your conscience.’

      Rowena looked at him hard, knowing that, if she wanted his help to get Jane back, she really had no choice but to do as he asked. ‘I came prepared to plead Jane’s case, to pay in any way possible.’ Her voice was low and husky. ‘I did not come to pay the price you ask—the highest price of all—but pay it I will, even though I shall despise you for it.’

      Tobias looked amazed for barely an instant. He had not expected her to comply so easily. He was well satisfied. It would almost be worth sailing into North Africa’s barbarian-infested waters in search of Rowena’s sister. ‘So, is it a bargain?’

      Convinced he had no morals if he could ask her into his bed, knowing she was promised to another, Rowena raised her chin haughtily. ‘Yes, we have a bargain—but it will be for one night only.’

      He nodded slowly and his eyes glowed intently. ‘For one night you promise to belong to me?’