I've never seen any good come out of threatening, so understand that these pistols are for protection not threat, yet I am not such a fool that I woul... tell you what I am about to impart without being armed not knowing of your disposition after having heard it. So please if you will, bear up until you've heard us out." I assure you Captain," Scarlet said smiling, "it matters not what you are about to divulge, not a single man among us would ever think to harm you." Of that, I have no doubt. As it was he was amazed she remained so oblivious. He saw her stop for a second and he was scared she would decided to turn she would surely see him but after a moment she continued. After a bit he saw her pass through a thick of bushes crouched low to the ground her arms wrapped around her breasts to protect them from the branches scrapping out at her. After a moment he walked up to the edge peering though he saw her stretched out on a towel entirely naked her legs slightly splayed as she. Iain returned with two men and several robes, a ladder and a reluctance to go in each of their eyes. Grayson understood their reluctance to carry out his orders, but it was a task that had to be done, no matter what the personal cost to their souls might be. ‘We’ll need some water, tae wash away the maggots. Ye two go back and fetch a few buckets and bring them tae that area o’er there.’ Grayson told the two men, pointing in the direction where Kyle lay. The men ran back, while Grayson and Iain. He drank her in. All the words he wanted to say died on his lips. His eyes caught hers and they stared at each other. Grace could see the dark heat in his eyes and was sure it was matched in hers. Lucas’ resolve failed him. He closed the distance between them took her face in his hands and kissed her. He’d missed this. He’d missed the feel of her skin in his hands and her mouth on his. He growled as he pushed her against the wall behind her and pressed himself against her. Grace felt his.