A Highlander's Obsession (Highlander's Beloved) by Vonnie Davis

Author:Vonnie Davis [Davis, Vonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780804179300
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2014-08-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Rush-hour traffic in town moved at a snail’s pace. Creighton was thankful his tasks were completed and pleased with the purchases he’d made. Everything was set for tomorrow night. If Paisley decided to return to the States, her time with him at the dance would be one memory seared into her heart. He’d see to it.

His thoughts floated back to the meeting he’d had with his cousin, Kendric Matheson, and an investigator at the local police department. Creighton had asked for an extensive background check done on both Effie and Malcolm. She claimed she had no previous knowledge of her inheritance, which made sense. Creighton had been good friends with Angus most of his life, yet he’d known nothing of the stipulations and bequests in the architect’s will. So, how had Malcolm learned of the will and Effie’s plans? Plans she claimed never existed? Did Malcolm really have a reliable source, as he claimed, or was he blowing cold smoke up Creighton’s kilt? One of them was being dishonest … and he was determined to find out which one.

Because of Paisley, he was prone to believe Effie’s version. In fact, his inner bear insisted on it. If Effie was lying, then chances were good the woman he’d fallen in love with was being dishonest too. Would he be able to get beyond her deception? The heart he’d guarded so well all these years wouldn’t recover. Not with the way he loved Paisley. Not lying. She’s pure of heart.

A traffic light turned red and he braked, staring off into nothingness. In the past, he’d dated, but never the same woman for more than four or five months. The responsibilities of his clan weighed heavily on him, and had since the death of his father when Creighton was a mere lad of ten. Angus Iverson, temporary clan chieftain, trained him to take his rightful place as laird when he turned sixteen. Although the position was in many ways an ancient title, he’d taken it to heart, giving his clan—the sleuth of secret bears—his full attention and affection. Horns blared and he snapped out of his reverie, driving through the intersection.

Part of his obligation to the clan was to provide an heir. He ground his molars together. Truth be told, he’d resented the pressure to marry and breed for the sake of his lineage. Elders strongly suggested he marry within the clan, but what if he couldn’t find a woman to love? A lifetime with such a person could be a miserable eternity. Too much passion flowed through his blood to tie himself to a woman he didn’t desire—or worse, a cold wife.

Minna was a quiet, docile young woman in his clan. Although she was plain looking, a mere month ago he’d considered the shy lady. Her good and generous heart pleased him. Yet in casual conversation, no attraction sparked between them, and so he’d never asked her out. Now, after seeing Paisley’s zest for life and her spunk, a shy woman would never do.

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