Chapter 158 Layla Goes Ashore

• Layla's chin came up, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of them knowing. There's nothing shameful in it, not for me anyway."
• There was both challenge and intrigue in her voice. Recognizing it, Alfred lifted a long finger and gently explored her lips. Layla's heart skipped a beat at the tender touch.
• "Not for me too, but ship's captains set rules, not break them," Alfred said, his voice low and husky. "And I'm damned if I'm going to have the men catching or sneaking from one cabin to another. So, I'm afraid you're going ashore."