-Faith?
The voice was loud and annoying as she saw the girl lying on the floor awkwardly. Even more incredulous, Phil shook his head. Faith was lying on the floor of her cabin, carrying the rest of the belongings left on her bed with her.
Curse! Not quite what his deepest desires craved.
-Faith?
The voice was loud and annoying as he saw the girl lying on the floor awkwardly. Even more incredulous, he shook his head. Faith was sprawled on the floor of her cabin, bringing with her the rest of the belongings left on her bed. It was a total mess of her organization as she looked around the corners, taking a deep breath.
-What the hell! What a hot closet. How can anyone stay inside? The girl complained.
Containing his initial irritation, Phill sighed as he put his feet up to lift her without any delicacy. - You should have seen the covers. Most still complain about the ingress of seawater... but what the hell! What are you doing aboard Gaia, girl?
Faith looked at him with bright eyes. Oh, she wasn't a child. He didn't mean to treat her like a willing child. He straightened up, tying his hair behind his ear, not releasing a small three-blade sword.
-You had to board, didn't you? You were the culprit! This is all your fault. - The explanation seems very obvious. He whistled in amazement. The girl was certainly daring.
He looked even angrier at the men's clothes she wore. God had mercy on him. It's a crew aboard the ship of nearly a hundred men. He tried not to notice the clothes that marked the curves of the female body with evident disapproval. She would naturally create a motif on Gaia's deck Worse than that! William would flay him when he discovered that his daughter, against all his denials, had smuggled aboard the ship. Suddenly, he was experiencing unfamiliar terrain.
The part marvelled at the satisfaction he was feeling, knowing that Kaios wouldn't have a bride around to get his damn paws on the girl. Another, more sensible part said she was in trouble. How would he explain the presence of a woman in his cabin? The girl's reputation would be ruined.
He scratched his head in amazement. Will, with every reason, would demand that he take over his daughter to safeguard her honour. -I warned you that you would not board the Gaia. The trip to Chabone...Faith listened to the recriminations with little consideration.-Didn't you expect me to stay at the castle? I told Will I'm not marrying Kaios. My opinion must be taken into account. I don't intend to marry him. Cassie...
.-I will solve your problem. I promised you. Who do you think is going to fool with those damn clothes, woman?
Philip sighed. He wasn't going to show anyone how much that traitorous girl hurt him. He could just show that nothing meant.
The tightest pants defined her narrow hips and suggestive curves, and the shirt didn't hide the contours of her breasts even with the coat. He groaned uncomfortably at the sight. It didn't make much difference being naked.
-Works with Cassie! - Faith declared decidedly and stubbornly. - It just needs a few taps. -She agreed as she looked at herself in the mirror to he's dismay. - I think I can choose the band to disguise the breasts. This will be perfect. Nobody will even notice! inherit;" he opened his mouth to protest and closed it again.
Would anyone notice? That simple? Well, he had noticed. And with Cassie… Oh, it was different., Faith was said.
Phil was having a hard time processing information. How about men's clothes? Since when did Cassie use...?
-I'll take the ship back to Garonne! - He decided too stunned. He looked at Faith like a clumsy little boy. She was very natural about being there alone with him. He was in trouble! Nobody would take his word for it. Everyone would think he'd decided to bring the girl. Even more so after the argument with Will. A sigh of regret escaped him.
-You can't take the ship back! -Faith grabbed his arm boldly. Just the feel of her hand on her skin made Phil twitch. Faith plummeted with no warning in her life. God, what would he explain to the Council?
He clutched his forehead with a terrible headache.-I can't take you with me to Chabone.
He protested. - Be sensible. At least one time. Will is going to kill me. His reputation... Faith looked up at him with a sly smile and a satisfied smile lit up her beautiful face.
-With fairness. It's bright, can't you see? With his reputation ruined, Kaios will be forced to find another bride. Problem solved. Philip's dazzling gaze fell on her transfixed.
- You're not serious. How do you think I'm going to explain... Faith beamed at the brilliant idea. It was perfect. There is no more marriage.
-Do not worry. I'll tell daddy you're innocent. - She registered with all the calm in the world. Phil's astonishment was limitless. Besides, you and Cassie... Aren't you married?
-I'm not seeing my wife around here, girl.
"Are you going to explain to your father that I ruined his reputation and that I'm still innocent?" After I spent the night with your sister?
He started to get angry.
-Naturally. Can you imagine the absurdity? have my savings, my mother's inheritance. I'm not going to hand him over to Kaios just because he's a man. - She started to light up giving vent to indignation. - Do you think I need a husband to take care of me? I know how to take care of myself. I can very well work and support myself.
-How is a story? What you're saying makes no sense. -Phil was rolling his eyes rudely. Faith didn't even notice the discomfort of the man beside her.
- Exactly. Women can and should learn to read and write. It actively participates in the Council's decisions, but it is formed only by old people, stuck to traditions. Cassie's question should have been voted on. Naturally, I would vote to be left alone. Phil cleared his throat hard, hiding a wry smile.
-In addition to being against marriage, would you also like to vote? he asked as calmly as possible. Faith nodded resolutely.-I had an excellent education. I can write and read.
God help him, Cassie thought the same way?
-God have mercy and protect me. "He groaned in desolation. Never before had I heard Morgan or Michael comment that the girl was a feminist.
-Oh that! It's because? Faith looked at him indignantly.
- I can handle a sword or a pistol, perhaps better than you. But you are a man. That gives rights. I will not marry to be owned by a man. They can do whatever they want. A woman can't do anything. Marriage is just a male invention. He whistled in disbelief.-Normally, a young woman is expected... to marry...
-That's right. Have children and take care of the house. They are treated as goods for advantageous unions between clans without anyone caring what they want. I don't intend to get married. My education is better than most here. Oh, come on! Do not worry. You won't even notice my presence.
He blinked, dazed and miserable. Would he not notice? His weapons were in total disarray. The girl rummaged through everything. Her eyes landed on the spring sword she held. God help you. A woman on board who knew how to handle pistols and swords! William should be banned from raising and educating female daughters. He widened his eyes even more annoyed. Under great pressure, he took a pistol from her hands, which she was holding, indifferent to her protests. She blew it and she blew it. It was crazy! And that wasn't it! inherit; "A woman standing up for women's rights!? He didn't deserve it.
Or maybe… It was what he needed to forget about the fascination Cassie aroused in him.
-Do not touch! It will break! Look at this mess! <- he yelled with a new wail of regret. God, Faith! I can't keep a woman in my cabin. The awkward young woman stepped on rulers and compasses trying not to notice her displeasure.
Phil was no different from Jackie or Morgan. Patience was enough. Michael was tired of complaining that his older brother was grumpy. He smiled a confident smile.
-Don't be silly! It's perfect! Why not? If you want, I can stay on deck and—" Philip swore angrily. He wasn't going to be seduced by the girl's delicate smiles. She was a terror! He shook his head in amazement! She looked gorgeous and provocative in those tight, masculine clothes.>
-Will you stay in my cabin? Are you going to stay in a cabin with a man who is not your husband? -It was his final defence. If Cassie found this out... Faith laughed in admiration. -And why not? - She was surprised. - You might even be more convincing with Dad. I can say I'm pregnant... He gasped and cursed again. Hell! It wasn't his brother. Michael and Morgan did a lot for Faith. - Be sensible. - He begged without hope. - I am a man. And you are... How can I expect to share a cabin with me? Are you going to make up that you're pregnant, probably my child, to escape Kaios? That made he roll his eyes. He hadn't taken care of Cassie at all. Faith shrugged. -Do not worry. - She joked making sweet and dramatic looks before smiling. - I'm not going to throw myself at you. At least like most of her lovers. He sighed in amazement as she sat up heavily. -But... -Oh! It makes no difference. - She was very pleased. - I can sleep on the floor. A ruined reputation would be instrumental in forcing Dad to give up organizing a wedding. Imagine having to put up with a man telling you what you should and shouldn't do. -And when do you want to get married? - he wanted to know, not satisfied. -Who said I'm getting married? Faith laughed out loud. - It's absurd. I hated being kissed. He sighed wordlessly. Did I hate being kissed? The decided words made him angry again. The girl wouldn't compare him to Kaios! I was very different. In general, women came to look for him. Faith was forgetting the detail that he was a man and not flattering. -You will want to get married. - No way. Kisses are horrible! Imagine the obligations of a wife! - She commented quite naturally to her horror. Faith began to seriously worry that the captain would change the ship's course. That would be the end of all his plans .-I can make you a proposal. Phil looked at her carefully. - Should I be afraid of this proposal? he asked fearfully. A long silence provoked another groan from Phil. -You leave me free to reach Chabone! - In exchange... good if we're going to share the same room... The man shook his head in amazement. I wasn't listening well. She couldn't be so bold as to guarantee that she wouldn't be taken back against her will, could she?-And...-Well, at least once...since you think I'm going to regret it so much not to. get married, could you show me what I missed... He cleared his throat even more awkwardly, frowning. I hadn't quite understood. -Too? -You can teach me the secrets of lovers. -She suggested curiously as she approached him. he looked at her, frowning more. - Secrets? You mean... God, Faith! You don't know what you're talking about! Faith looked at him with innocent curiosity on her shocked face. -You don't know what you're asking. There was irritation in the male voice as he returned. Still, Phil's eyes admired her beauty. You should be sorry or ashamed of your proposal. Did she believe he was too foolish to be convinced by her absurdity? Did he have no doubts that a girl was up to something? The offer was too tempting. It was an attempt at manipulation. Did he want to know if the girl would have the guts to go through with it? Did she test her honour? -Are you offering me a night of passion? Faith nodded without considering the consequences. So she could imagine any way to escape.-It would just be between the two of us, you can't tell anyone. -I don't usually stick around and comment on my life.