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

Listening to McLeish extol his own greatness nearly had Lord Alexander St. John at screaming point, but he fixed an interested look on his face while he let his mind wander to Lady Katharine, his thoughts touching over her like a caress. He wanted to kiss her, to taste her sweetness, to allow his tongue to sweep the inside of her soft mouth while his hands explored her body. Oh, God. He had to pull his thoughts back from the direction they were heading before McLeish noticed that his groin was suddenly hard and hot from just thinking of Katie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feigning a large yawn, he apologized to McLeish as he excused himself. \u2018I thank you for a delightful evening, Robert, but I find I am extraordinarily tired and if I am to discuss business with you tomorrow in any sort of reasonable fashion, I will retire now to my bed.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Yes, yes, Alexander. I understand perfectly. I will meet you at nine at the warehouse.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Ah, Robert. A little later would be better. I will need to arrange things on board my ship first.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Of course, of course. Whatever suits. Until tomorrow.\u2019 He turned to scream for the Chinese houseman, who Alex could see was already waiting in the shadows. \u2018Tong! Show Earl St. John out and bring me another whiskey. Quickly!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex started to correct McLeish about promoting him to Earl while his father still lived, but even another minute spent in the company of this appalling man would be too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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