Amanda Scott by Abducted Heiress

Author:Abducted Heiress [Heiress, Abducted]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Fin saw that Molly was uncertain about the decision she had made, and he knew better than to press her further about her reasons. He wanted to say something to reassure her, but he had no idea what that might be. It would not do to express the feelings coursing through him now that he had persuaded her to marry him, even if he could have expressed them clearly.

Holding her as he was, he could not think about anything clearly, because his body wanted to do his thinking for him. His loins stirred with every motion she made, and when he began to suspect she would not continue to fight their marriage, his head had filled with images he was sure even a Highland priest would condemn.

He had wanted her from that first night, but if he were to tell her that, it would only reinforce the image she had of him from that night. From his viewpoint, a marriage between them was imminently suitable. His father certainly would have approved of it, and not only because of the lass’s fortune, assuming he ever found it. That he was attracted to—nay, lusted after—her was an added advantage.

As they continued toward Eilean Donan, he found himself watching her, letting his gaze dwell on the soft pink cheek turned slightly toward him, and on the rosy fullness of her lips. He had wanted to kiss her again since the day on the shore, before Mackinnon had joined them, but kissing was not enough now. His imagination was busy feeding him lustier notions. However, if he acted on any one of them, she would instantly change her mind again, and if she did, he did not know if he had the strength of character to allow it. He would do better to set things in train for the wedding as soon as they returned to the castle.

Because Molly had lost her shoe, he had to carry her inside, and holding her tempted him nearly beyond what he could endure. He noted with humor that while his people were astonished to see her dressed like a peasant lad, they were even more astonished when he announced that he intended to marry her straightaway.

Patrick, after a speechless moment, gathered his wits and shouted, “To the laird! ’Tis a fine thing he does for Eilean Donan.”

The others cheered, and conscious of Molly’s tense body in his arms, Fin said, “I’m glad to have your approval, friend. Send a running gilly to tell Dougal Maclennan I want him to perform the ceremony here two days from now. Then get something to eat, for I’m sending you to tell Mackinnon. Take an armed escort, in case you meet Sleat, but bring Mackinnon and his lady back for the wedding.”

Grinning, Patrick executed an elaborate bow and said, “At once, laird. And has your lady any commands for me?”

Molly shook her head, saying nothing, and from her heightened color, Fin knew she was wishing herself elsewhere. To Patrick, he said, “If she thinks of any, I’ll let you know before you leave.

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