Twining—reached St. Katharine’s Docks, twilight had settled over the Thames. As soon as she saw the long buildings at the edge of the docks, Jessica knew her way.“Here!” she cried as they neared the narrow opening between two of the buildings. Mr. Twining stopped the horse, and Jessica leaped out from the cab. Lifting her skirts, not caring who saw her, she hurried toward the wharf where the Freedom was moored.She released a breath when she saw the ship rocking gently in the light breeze, one rear porthole glowing gold from lantern light within. She hurried up and mounted the stairs two at a time, only slightly tangling her skirts in the ropes as she fumbled onto the deck.All was quiet on deck.“Hullo?” she shouted. When there was no immediate answer, she hurried toward the aft cabin, where the captain’s and mate’s quarters were located. She went to Briggs’s door and burst inside without knocking, praying that he’d be inside.He was. And he was naked.Well, she amended… partially naked.
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