A Match Made in the Highlands by Lana Williams

Author:Lana Williams
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2019-02-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Logan cleared his throat, capturing Fiona’s attention at the dinner table that evening. Based on the clarity in his eyes, his pain seemed to have eased. Her brother had chosen to remain in his room, content to eat with one of the maids who’d taken a liking to him, Thorburn at his side. He insisted his ankle didn’t bother him, but Fiona had to wonder.

While she was relieved that her brother was none the worse for his adventure and was settling in so well, his absence left her alone with Logan for the rest of the evening. The idea both pleased her and made her anxious. The sooner she came to know her husband-to-be, the better. If only she could convince her nerves of that.

“I sent a message to the minister this afternoon.”

Logan’s news sent the butterflies in her middle into a flurry.

“Oh?” She berated herself for the inane response. The sooner they married, the sooner she, too, would be able to settle into their new home. Wouldn’t she? “That’s good news.”

“Depending on his schedule, we should be married within the next two to three days.”

She took a fortifying sip of wine. How ridiculous that her first thought was what she should wear. As few gowns as she owned, the choice was limited, but she wanted to look her best for the ceremony.

“Will we know prior to his arrival?”

“I asked the footman to await his reply. We will most likely know the details on the morrow.”

“Very well. I will plan a wedding breakfast. Perhaps your friends would like to come.”

“Nae.”

Her stomach clenched at his immediate denial, but she refused to let his one-word answer suffice. “But doing so is a tradition. The meal doesn’t have to be anything fancy—”

“I only meant nae, my friends won’t be here as they’re away on business. But you may plan the breakfast. Ask Cook to bake enough cake to share with the staff.”

“Do you have neighbors or other friends who should be invited?”

“Nae.”

She waited a moment, but when he didn’t expand, she tried again to engage him in a normal conversation. “I noticed the papers and ledgers on your desk. Are you a man of business?”

“I serve as steward for the venture my friends have put together.”

He paused to study her as though wondering how much to share, then described their plans to work the land and increase the number of sheep they raised in order to produce wool and other goods. His knowledge impressed her, and she enjoyed learning more about the abbey as well as how Logan spent his days.

“What are your plans for Brody’s education?”

Warmth filled her at his question. “I would appreciate your thoughts. I fear that he’ll soon surpass all I have to teach him.”

Logan motioned for Payne to clear the table as they conversed. The discussion shifted from the attributes of a tutor to the weather and other subjects. Fiona appreciated the opportunity to come to know Logan better.

“You will speak with Cook about the cake?” he asked, toying with the stem of his wine goblet when the conversation ebbed.

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