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Noah rolled his eyes “You can try

Barnaby’s s him and wondered if it was because of Rose’s presence but didn’t push for details It wasn’t necessary for Noah to knohat they were going to do next and the captain should understand that

“I will take a look at the o ashore that is not too far away frohed as he walked to the door

“Thank you,” Barnabytoward Rose

“I’ll send the boy in with soe for a basket to go with you so you don’t starve on your way,” Noah said and closed the door behind him

“It sounds dangerous,” Rose said when they were alone again

“It is, but we have been through worse,” Barnaby sighed If he had any other woest it, but she was about the only woet through it “How does your head feel?”

“A lot better now that I have had some sleep,” she assured him

“Let’s get soet ready”

“I can’t go in this dress,” Rose said firmly

“You need to keep it on,” Barnaby teased “I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life”

Rose’s cheeks flushed She looked so on and off boats”

“All theher into his arh kiss

“Should we be doing this?” she whispered when he lifted his head and rested his brow against hers

“Given how close we have been over the last couple of days, Rose, I think it is inevitable, don’t you?” he murmured