By The Assassin's Side (Daggers 0f Desire Book 3) by Katherine Hastings

Author:Katherine Hastings [Hastings, Katherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Adventure Romance, Daggers 0f Desire Series, Ancient Civilizations, Historical Scottish-Irish Romance, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Era, 17th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Medieval & Ancient World, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Romantic Suspense, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Highlander, Rough & Tumble, Fantasy, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Mysterious Scottish Highlands, Dark Ages, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Flyte Publishing
Published: 2019-02-06T05:00:00+00:00

A RAINDROP TAPPED HIS forehead, rousing him awake. The pain surged back before he could open his eyes. Gasping, Simon sat up and clutched the wound gushing blood from his chest. Memories rushed through him, each flash bringing him closer to remembering why he was here... why he lay dying in a hole.

Vivian.

Captain Cyrus had her. The thought of him touching her throbbed worse than the pain in his chest. He couldn’t die here. His death would seal her fate. Only he knew of the danger she faced trapped in the clutches of that criminal. Only he could save her.

With a growl, he pushed through the pain and climbed to his feet. A long arm reached up and clutched the grass just within his reach. Pain seared through him with the movement. He ignored it, pushing it aside. There was no pain worse than the thought of losing her. He dug his fingers in, agony causing his arms to tremble, and pulled himself from the depths of the grave he’d dug with his own hands.

But he wouldn’t succumb. He wouldn’t die here.

Alone.

Crawling to his feet he stumbled to the river. The cold water rushed against his legs, shocking his body while he trudged toward the other side. Blood loss swirled his senses, each step threatening to be his last. Only his resolve pushed his legs forward, dragging him to the other side and to where his horse would be tied. If he could make it back to the Dark Shark he could tell Sully to save her; to find Viktor and rescue her. Then, and only then, would he die.

Reaching the other side, he faltered. His legs gave out, causing him to crumble to his knees.

Vivian.

He pushed himself up, hauling his body to the road just a short distance away. If he could make it onto his horse, the animal should be able to find its way home. He was so close. Each encumbered step sent pain searing through him, but he pushed on. Finally, he reached the road and looked to where he’d tied his horse. Nothing but an empty tree stood there, the gelding absent from its shade.

No.

He collapsed to his knees. His horse was gone. No matter how determined his resolve, there was no way he could walk back to Exmouth. Having made it this far was nothing short of a miracle. Tears threatened to burst from the mounting anger and frustration. Dying wasn’t an option, yet the reality of it pushed deeper and deeper inside him.

The drumming of wooden wheels on bumpy ground pulled his attention toward the sound. Squinting through the darkness, the half-moon illuminated the silhouette of a horse and cart approaching. Was it real? Was he hallucinating?

The horse and cart rolled up beside him. Darkness threatened to rob him of consciousness, but he willed his eyes to stay open. A man dropped to the ground and knelt at his side.

“Please. Sir, I need to get to Exmouth. Please. Sully. Ship. Dark Shark. Take me to him.

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