A Harlot at the Highland Court: A Redemption Highlander Romance (The Highland Ladies Book 12) by Celeste Barclay

Author:Celeste Barclay [Barclay, Celeste]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oliver Heber Books
Published: 2021-05-03T16:00:00+00:00

“I swear to you, Laurel. I saw a pair of ducks, a pair of pigs, and a pair of goats walking together toward the river. One even asked me if I’d seen Noah,” Emelie teased as she sat beside Laurel on the edge of the bed. It had been four days since Dominic rode out and a full sennight since Laurel nearly collapsed. She developed no symptoms other than extreme exhaustion. No one could explain the reason for her sudden illness other than to say it was one of the trials of carrying a babe.

“And has an ark sailed into the bay?” Laurel teased.

“It’s due any day now,” Emelie answered with false solemnity, but she burst into laughter, unable to keep a straight face.

“Speaking of things being due…” Laurel gave Emelie a pointed look.

“Aggie already figured it out, and so did Ethel, but Aggie swore her to secrecy. I don’t think we can keep it to ourselves much longer. I need my gowns loosened more each day, and I can’t get half of mine over my bust.”

“I have naught to do but sew while I’m stuck in bed. Aggie can help me by pinning the gowns I can no longer wear either. Then I’ll alter them for you. And before you argue, I need something to do. I can admit I’m not back to full fettle yet, but I also don’t need to sleep as much. Sewing will keep me occupied and keep Brodie alive. The mon is wonderful, but I didn’t nickname him ‘bear’ for naught. He can be as ornery as a bear with a burr in its paw.”

“Or a thistle.” Emelie winked. She’d heard the couple’s pet names for one another. It made her smile because it always made her think of how Dominic called her sparrow and how much she enjoyed calling him wolf.

“Aye, well…” Laurel shrugged.

“I’m going into the village soon to check on some crofts that the storms damaged. I know Brodie will tend to the structures, but I also know you would see to the people. I’m going to take bread, pickled vegetables, and cheese to those who will accept it.”

“It may embarrass most because you’re still new, but they aren’t too prideful to accept generosity. They’ll appreciate your kindness,” Laurel explained. “But take at least three men with you.”

“I know. Dom would be livid if I left here without at least three guards. And to be honest, with how dark it is all day, I feel better having them with me. I’m not scared of the dark, nor do I think danger lurks in every corner, but you and I lived at court long enough to know what can happen to a woman in dark corners.”

“Aye. Wise lass.” Laurel nodded, then pointed toward a chest. “Pick out the gowns you like, then call Aggie. We can get you fitted, then I’ll sew while you’re in the village. I can have something ready for you before the evening meal.”

Emelie followed Laurel’s instructions. It

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