A Brother's Honor (36 page)

“That guest was one of the premier shippers in England, a thief in his own right just as Sir Harlan was. It is a shame that he decided not to be a part of the trap to be sprung on the French.”

“So you will be a hero instead of being punished for disobeying orders.”

Dominic chuckled. “You sound almost disappointed,
chérie
. I hope you will change your mind while we are bound for France and some leave for the crew and a refurbishment for
La Chanson
. That will give me time to ask questions about the whereabouts of my younger sister.” He drew off his ring. “Mayhap this ring, which revealed the truth to Brienne's grandmother, will help me locate my other sister.”

“I hope so. She must be somewhere looking for you, too.”

Taking her hand, he placed his thunderstone ring on her palm. “Keep this safe for me,
chérie
. When I have found my sister, I want you to keep this as my promise of love.”

“I do not need it, for I can see it in your eyes.”

He lifted her left hand and slipped the oversized ring onto her fourth finger. Looking down into her joy-filled eyes, he said, “I certainly do not need it, for I have everything I want right here,
chérie
. My ship, which is a song upon the sea, and the woman I love, who gives meaning to the melody of life.”

She did not doubt him. Dominic had proven to her that he could make miracles come true. After all they had suffered, it had required only the smallest miracle for her to love a French pirate for the rest of her life. Gazing up into his eyes as his lips lowered toward hers, she whispered, “So do I.”

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