Conquered by Kirsten Osbourne

Author:Kirsten Osbourne [Osbourne, Kirsten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
Published: 2015-08-21T05:00:00+00:00

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Roland sat with Hugh and Charles for a moment before he went to the training field. “In light of what happened in the woods today, I’m going to have to ask the two of you to take turns guarding the women.” At the eager look on both of his men’s faces, he sighed. “How are we supposed to accomplish anything with the two of you going moon-eyed over two of the women who need guarding?” The disgust in his voice was obvious.

Charles glared at Roland. “You’re moon-eyed over the third.”

Roland’s eyes met his brothers. “She is my wife.” He didn’t need to say more.

Hugh cleared his throat. “I am thinking of courting Eva.”

Roland looked into his oldest friend’s eyes. “She’s of the nobility. Does that not bother you?” It didn’t bother Roland in the slightest that his friend may marry his sister-in-law, but Hugh had always avoided noble women in the past.

Hugh shook his head. “She’s not like other noble women. She’s kind and funny and accepting of me. I care naught for anything else.”

Roland nodded briefly. “You have my permission then. I think it’s a wonderful idea.” He looked at his brother. “You don’t ask my permission to court Marina?” He could see how his brother looked at Marina and hoped his brother had good intentions toward her.

Charles shook his head. “She’s a nice enough woman, but she has no property. I’ll just enjoy her while I’m here.”

Roland’s eyes widened. “Nay, you will not. You will treat her with the respect due a sister.” He wasn’t about to allow his brother to take advantage of a woman in his care, whether the woman was accepting of his attentions or not.

Charles laughed. “She’s not my sister.”

“She is my sister. You will not dally with her unless you plan on offering for her. Is that clear?” Roland waited for his brother to protest, knowing he wouldn’t like being given a rule.

Charles sighed. “If I take her virginity, I will marry her.”

Roland studied his brother for another minute and, satisfied that he spoke the truth, he nodded. “That is fair.” He turned his attention back to Hugh. “You will take the first shift. Stay with the three sisters. They all need our protection for the foreseeable future.”

At Hugh’s brief nod, Roland stood to go out to train his men, Charles following closely behind him.

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