A Highlander In Peril (Gunn Guardsman) by Griffin Kara

Author:Griffin, Kara [Griffin, Kara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-07-24T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Sean paced the hall, watching apprehensively at the entrance. He was hesitant to leave Frances, but there were things to be done. As he waited for James, he consoled his wife yet again. His life had become more complicated but he couldn’t blame Frances for that. None of the happenings were her fault.

“I’ve changed my mind, and want you to stay. Must you go? Can you not send another?” She’d asked him that same question twice already since they arrived home after finding Winifred.

Sean pulled her toward the window casement, hoping a breeze would cool them. The room grew close and with them both beset by what they’d seen, he didn’t want either of them to become ill-tempered from the heat. Not this day. He’d offer what comfort he could to her while Benson relayed his message to James.

His comrade was instructing two seasoned soldiers on their new duty, to stand guard within the keep’s entrance. James insisted he be relieved of the duty because Davy drove him daft and he couldn’t take being in the old man’s presence. Sean understood and when James made the suggestion, he’d assigned him to finding two reliable men.

With a light brush to France’s head with his lips, he held her gently. “I must go. Would you trust another to see to your friend?”

Her body became unyielding in his arms. “I … You’re right, I wouldn’t trust another. I just don’t want you to leave me. This is all too … frightening.”

Sean tensed at her words. It was the first time she’d admitted her fear and he didn’t want to be away from her either. “I will ensure your friend is taken home and given a proper burial and return as hastily as I can. I need James to look at the … to come with me for he’ll be able to tell us things about …” Sean wanted to refrain from saying outright why he wanted James along because he knew it would upset her.

“Sean, I … I am so gladdened you’re here.”

Without saying why, he knew. He could only imagine what she’d be going through if he wasn’t there. Holding her close, he tried to reassure her that everything would be well.

James entered the hall and stopped short. “Should I come back later?”

Sean released Frances and shook his head. “Frances, I will return. Don’t leave the keep for any reason. Benson will protect you until I return. There will be men posted around the keep too, so worry not.”

Her voice lowered to a morose tone. “I cannot help but worry. Don’t be long.”

He kissed her face, just beside her ear. “I’ll come back soon. Try not to despair.” Sean left the hall with James following. He headed outside and stood for a moment, enjoying the breeze that whipped at his tartan.

“What’s amiss?” James waited patiently.

“I need you to take a ride with me. I’ll ready the horses. Set four men to guard the keep and ask Benson to see to Frances until our return.

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