A Rogue's Surrender: Regency Novellas by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter One

Killian Lynwood, the Earl of Thornbury stared down at the lass lying on the ground. She had golden red hair and a heart-shaped face. Her eyes were a light brown with flecks of gold shimmering through them. Her small frame barely covered much of the earth beneath her. Her dress—he narrowed his gaze—it couldn’t really be considered a gown. The skirt fell beneath her knees and the top half was so white it appeared sheer. It appeared to be more of chemise than an actual blouse.

What had happened to the poor thing? The woman blinked several times and her head dropped, bouncing off the grass beneath her. He wasn’t entirely sure where she’d come from. One minute he was alone, and the next he turned to find her before him. It was possible he’d been so lost in his own thoughts he’d walked by her without noticing, but he couldn’t be certain.

When she regained consciousness, he’d have to ask her several questions. Starting with her name and ending with where the bloody hell she’d come from… It didn’t appear as if he’d be interrogating her anytime soon though. She wasn’t moving, and she may have injured herself in ways he couldn’t see. He’d have to help her even if he wasn’t feeling inclined to do so.

He sighed. “Och, what am I to do with you?”

There really wasn’t any choice. He would have to take her back to Kingsbridge castle. Once there, his servants would be able to assist him. He could send one of them to fetch a doctor and perhaps determine what ailed her. She was a lovely lass, but he’d rather not keep her around the castle for any length of time. His mother might start to get ideas about marriage and grandchildren. Killian had no desire to become a husband or a father. He already had too much responsibility on his hands.

He lifted her into his arms and headed back to the castle, thankful she was a tiny thing. The lass’s weight was nearly nothing, making it easy for him to carry her. The castle was over the hills, beyond the edge of the River Tweed. His home sat on the English side of the river, and while technically he wasn’t a Scot, he often identified with them. Most of his servants were Scots, including his governess.

Killian crossed over a hill and stopped a moment to catch his breath. Kingsbridge Castle loomed in the distance. The magnificent estate was glorious to behold, and he’d never tire of this particular sight. Sunlight streamed down upon it, creating a majestic view. It sat on a hill, making it easier to look down on the world around them.

The castle was a throwback to times when medieval lords had to plan for sieges that could last for days. The large sweeping gates had long ago been renovated into actual doorways and the courtyard renovated so it wasn’t open and no longer allowed weather to stream in at will. The former courtyard had been converted into several different rooms.

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