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1860 New Hebrides, Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belatedly recalling that he was speaking to a British peer, McLeish pulled himself together and shrugged off his outburst. \u2018Never mind that sordid story, my lord. How about another shot of my fine whiskey?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly choking on rising bile, Lord Alexander St. John forced himself to take his leave as politely as he would have from a London drawing room. \u2018I thank you, sir, but as I sail on the morning tide so I must bid you farewell.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He wanted to punch the bastard in his smug face after witnessing the disrespect he\u2019d shown his daughter. He\u2019d heard the stories of the man\u2019s abuse of his daughter and his cruelty when dealing with his plantation laborers. If he\u2019d remained in the same room as that vile man for another minute, he would not have been able to contain his rage. The only thing holding him back was knowing that McLeish\u2019s moods were mercurial. Tonight, he had wanted his daughter to appear enticing but Alex feared the aftermath if he’d shown Lady Katharine any special attention. McLeish would do anything to leave these islands and return to London and becoming part of the St. John family would ensure he would be accepted back into London society, despite the cloud he departed under previously.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relieved to escape the house without further conflict, he strode down the garden path lit by flares and walked away from the house. Once out of McLeish\u2019s view, he turned into the gardens. When a soundless lips in a gesture of silence and beckoned Alex to follow. Wordlessly, they descended to the small cove where Tong Lee stopped and pointed. Alex could make out a huddled figure on the beach, staring fixedly out to the ocean. Not wanting to scare her, he cleared his throat softly to announce his approach. Nevertheless, she started in fright and fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018It is only I, Alexander. Please do not fear me. I didn\u2019t wish to alarm you, but I needed to be assured of your well-being before I sailed.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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