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"That jolt scared me. What's happening?"
"We're heading into weather," he said, putting an arm around her, "but nothing to worry about. Just think of the waves as potholes in the ocean."
The ship suddenly rolled sideways, and panic-stricken she threw her arms around his waist.
"Try not to worry. I doubt these rough seas will last long, probably just a passing squall. I've ordered us breakfast, but if you'd prefer the main dining room we can--"
"No, I want to stay here," she interrupted. "Please can we stay here?"
"Of course, but if you're too unnerved to take a shower, you should at least go back to your cabin and change. I doubt you want to spend the morning in that green silk dress."
"Dammit, there it goes again," she exclaimed as the ship pitched. "I don't like this."
"Do you want me to come with you? I'll get the sash for the robe and you can stay in that. I don't think we'll run into anyone, and even if we did I doubt they'll care."
"Would you mind?"
"Not at all. Give me a second."
He fetched the sash, quickly dressed in one of his track suits, then they headed down the hall to her door, but as they entered the ship abruptly rolled again.
"I'm trying not to be freaked out," she declared, "but it's not easy."
"You have a Knight In Shining Armor. Go and get changed. I'm not going anywhere," he promised with a smile, but as the last four words left his lips, a soft shiver rippled down his spine.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Returning to Duncan's stateroom, though the storm was relatively mild Brittany found it truly frightening and clung to him as they walked down the hall. When they entered his cabin and settled on the couch to watch a movie, she curled into his lap and refused to budge.
"You might be scared but at least you're not seasick," he remarked. "Believe me, that's a good thing. The medication can knock you out."
"There's nothing good about this! Nothing," she exclaimed as the ship lurched and rolled. "How long will this last? I can't stand it."
"Perhaps there's a way I could take your mind off it."
"I can't imagine anything will do that. I don't even know what movie we're watching. This tub is rolling all over the place."
"When you read Emily's Education did any particular scene appeal to you? Something you'd like to experience?"
"You want the truth?"
"Of course I want the truth."
"Everything. Every single thing."
"That book contained segments featuring severe discipline. Are you sure?"
"I am, though it's possible once I went through it I might change my mind."
"Pick one thing, just one, and I'll bring it to life for you. That should distract you."
"Okay, here goes. I want to kneel between your legs, take you i
n my mouth, and have you train me with a cane."
"Ah, yes, I remember that scene. You'll have to be careful though. With the ship moving like it is we don't want any unfortunate accidents."
"Ha. That's funny. I'll do my best not to turn you into a eunuch, but there's something you should know. I've avoided oral sex, but when I read that passage I desperately wanted to experience it with you."
