An Outcast's Wish (Highland Heartbeats Book 3) by Aileen Adams

Author:Aileen Adams [Adams, Aileen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency, 17th Century, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Medieval, Ancient World, Violence, Protection & Safety, Thrillers, Suspense, Dangerous & Deadly, Romantic Suspense, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Scottish, Highlander, Victorian, Rough & Tumble, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Highland Heartbeats Series, Amnesia or Memory Loss, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Aileen Adams
Published: 2017-05-31T04:00:00+00:00

13

Maccay exited the manor house through the kitchen door, carrying the last two fish on a string, whistling softly under his breath. By the time he stepped over the threshold, he knew why he felt so satisfied.

He had truly enjoyed spending time with Alis. He knew that she still had a lot of things to figure out, and he certainly wasn’t pushing for a closer relationship, but he couldn’t deny the fact that he liked her.

He liked her a lot.

Even in spite of Phillip’s doubts, which he could understand due to his worrying about Heather and Sarah, he enjoyed spending time with Alis. He didn’t think she was at all pretending her memory loss, nor that if she was, that she could fool him. While he didn’t want to believe that she could be a spy, it was possible. Unlikely, but possible.

Still.

She was quite different from any woman he had met before, even Heather. He had thought Heather was an odd lass at first, wanting to wear boy’s clothes, learning how to fight and use weapons of war, but as he had gotten to know her better and grown used to that aspect of her character, he admired her for her spirit. Obviously, Heather was not the only one, and in Alis, perhaps Heather had a kindred soul.

At the river, he had not had to show Alis how to fish. Her skill had seemed instinctual. He was sure that, like Heather, Alis was unique in spirit and one who didn’t much care for other’s opinion of her. She was who she was, with no apologies made. Maccay found that refreshing and understood now more than ever what had attracted Jake to Heather and eventually compelled him to marry her. Life would certainly never be boring for Jake and Heather, Maccay was certain of it.

Did he want that for himself? He scowled at the thought. They didn’t know who Alis was. Alis was not even her real name. He should not be thinking such foolish thoughts.

He glanced around the yard looking for her but didn’t see her anywhere. Maybe she had gone back to their small house. He ventured past the armory toward the house, but didn’t see any sign of her there either. Nevertheless, he entered, thinking that he would certainly find her inside, perhaps waiting for him to bring the fish. She wasn’t.

Frowning, he exited his house, placing the fish down on the bench under the window.

“Alis!”

His call produced no answer. He frowned as he stepped into the small stable, but didn’t see her in there either. “Where is she, Bruce?” His horse responded with a shake of his head, his mane dancing as he impatiently stomped a hoof. He’d been cooped up inside the stable all day. As soon as he found Alis, he would take Bruce for a short ride while Alis prepared supper.

He ventured back around the armory, looking everywhere for her. Had she gone inside the manor while he was speaking with Phillip? He walked toward the side entrance to the house and entered through the open door into the kitchen area.

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