1. Borderland Bride by Samantha Holt

Author:Samantha Holt [Holt, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Medieval
Published: 2013-03-21T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Observing Jake as he sparred with some of the soldiers in the bailey, Isabel’s body heated. For a large man, he moved with a surprising amount of grace but he was ruthless and cut his opponents down with ease. She did not envy any man who came across him in the battlefield. He was the perfect solider.

The perfect man.

He flicked a glance at her and gave her a grin as he pushed back his opponent with his wooden waster. A shudder ran through her as she eyed his bulging arms. Her lover’s arms.

Isabel covered her mouth with her hand in an attempt to conceal the slow, satisfied smile that spread across her face.

When they had finished weapons practice, Jake strode over to her, wiping his forehead on his shirtsleeve as he approached. Her stomach churned. She would have to tell him. Today.

“Good morrow, Isabel.”

“Good morrow.”

“May I speak with you?” Jake glanced around and edged closer. “Alone?”

Isabel bit at her lip and nodded. “Shall you escort me to my chambers?”

“I’d better not. Will you come to the chapel with me? ‘Twill be empty at this time of day.”

“Aye, of course. Though you have visited my chambers plenty enough, Jake. I doubt anyone will pay any attention.”

“Be that as it may, I cannot trust myself in your chambers.” He secured her with his gaze and lowered his voice. “Not now I know of the beautiful body that lies underneath that gown.”

“Jake! You are wicked.” Isabel couldn’t resist a laugh as her cheeks heated.

“Aye, ‘tis all your fault.”

She swatted playfully at his arm as they strolled toward the chapel. Jake held the door open and ushered her through. Looking around, Isabel was relieved to see it was indeed empty. A warm hand came upon her back, and Jake manoeuvred her in the direction of one of the window recesses.

Opening her mouth to speak, Isabel found her words cut off as Jake grabbed at her arms and pressed his lips down upon hers. She clung eagerly to him as her lips opened beneath his and his tongue gained access. They kissed until she was breathless. Lord, what an effect this man had on her!

Jake drew back slowly, eyeing her lips with a predatory glint. “I have wanted to do that all morning.”

“Me too.”

“Isabel. I…” Jake turned and ran a hand through his hair. “There is something I must ask y—”

“Wait. I must tell you something first—”

A rattle from outside drew their attention and they both turned to peer through the cloudy glass. The clatter of hooves sounded as a large group of men-at-arms made their way across the drawbridge and assembled in the barbican.

Nausea welled up inside of Isabel as she studied the gathering. Her father’s colours!

And there he was, making his way through the men on his black destrier. He held himself tall, the mark of a proud man, and his thick white hair distinguished him from those surrounding him, causing him to stand out in stark contrast to the battle-worn knights that accompanied him.

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