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“Flynn, what are you doing here?”
“Working,” he said laughing at her no doubt dumbfounded expression.He walked around the little podium to give her a hug.“Surprise.”
“But this isn’t your vessel.”
“Same line.I did a temporary swap with someone.Family issues.They needed leave at short-notice, and I got wind you might be on this trip.So I figured, why not help someone out and catch up with my big sister at the same time.”
“Marshall had nothing to do with this?”
“Marsh.No.”He turned to Ronnie.“Bushy, give me one.Not sure how I feel about you hanging with my sister.”
Allegra watched while the pair exchanged bro hugs.Nice as it was to see Flynn, she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a conspiracy behind this.Like her brothers were keeping tabs on her after all.
“I’m keeping her out of trouble, mate.She’s bagged herself a real rock star.Although, she says they’re not fucking yet.”
Shut up, Ronnie!She refrained from verbalizing the yell, and slapped his bubble butt instead.“Only in his head, Flynn.He keeps pairing me off.Only because he hasn’t a chance in hell himself.”She shot Ronnie a warning glance, but he was too busy squashing gummi bears.“It’s good to see you, brother.It’ll be nice to catch up.You’ll have to let me know when you’re on and off duty.The three of us could catch up.”
“Sounds good to me,” Ronnie eagerly agreed.“You must meet celebrities on these cruises.I’d like to hear about them.”
Flynn nodded his agreement.“I’m sure we can figure something out.Now, if our two VIP guests for this trip are all checked in, let me escort you aboard theQueen Victoria, and direct you to your cabins.”
