"I told you to hold your fire!" Tavington scolded his officer. "Sorry, Colonel," the officer said. "I thought he had a firearm. It looked like a pistol." "A pistol? He's a boy. His 'pistol' was made of wood; it's nothing more than a child's toy." Tavington flashed a look of fury at the trigger-happy officer. … Continue reading Possession – Chapter 23
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Possession – Chapter 21
The Continental attack on Charles Town had been a valiant effort, but it was, nevertheless, unsuccessful. The British had been able to hold on to the city. Then Juliana had told him that she was going to have a child, and he'd been rendered momentarily speechless. A child? His child? Tavington hadn't questioned the paternity of … Continue reading Possession – Chapter 21
Possession – Chapter 18
Juliana sat in the parlor nursing the drink that William had brought to her after she and Bordon had returned to the house. They'd arrived about half an hour before and were awaiting Tavington's return. Bordon sat across from Juliana, a million questions racing through his mind, but the answer to only one of them … Continue reading Possession – Chapter 18
Possession – Chapter 17
"You must really take me for a fool, Juliana." Juliana sat on a little stool while Joseph Robinson circled her like a vulture. "You expect me to believe that you, someone who's become so close to Tavington, have absolutely no knowledge about his military plans?" "I'm just a slave," Juliana said meekly. Robinson laughed. "Just … Continue reading Possession – Chapter 17
Possession – Chapter 16
Friday evening arrived after two hectic days spent trying to settle the details of the party that had unexpectedly been thrust into Tavington's hands. Food preparation, music, and extra servants – all of it was arranged in time for the party; most of it was arranged solely by Juliana. By the time Friday evening rolled … Continue reading Possession – Chapter 16
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