Her Highland Rogue by Violetta Rand

Author:Violetta Rand
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Highland
Published: 2016-06-20T22:00:00+00:00

“Hiding behind platters and pitchers of ale.”

He grinned. “Shall I have a trencher of meat delivered before we go in?”

His humor and smile helped calm her. “And risk ruining this lovely gown?” She shook her head, searching for the courage that often came and went without warning. “I will be fine.”

“Aye,” he said, his eyes darkening. “I have faith in you, sweetest Aileana.”

Head held high, she allowed Errol to lead her across the threshold. As soon as they entered, the music died, and all eyes were quickly upon them. Aileana swore she could hear her own heartbeat in the following moments of silence. Laird MacRae, looking frail but happy, stood with his cup raised.

“Welcome my son, Errol,” he said. “And my daughter—Lady Aileana will soon be wed to the future laird.”

Lady Aileana? Never had she thought such a title would have been given to her. Her gaze swept the farthest reaches of the hall, finding the kitchen maids lined up along the back wall. Margot and Edme smiled at her, their faces full of pride. How she wished they were standing beside her.

“What game are you playing, MacRae?” The dark-haired laird too big for any chair frightened Aileana. “Why did you not tell me your son had chosen a bride?” John MacKenzie’s voice thundered. “I am a man with too many daughters. This news will break their hearts.”

“And risk your interference?” Laird MacRae said. “ ’Twouldn’t be the first time a MacKenzie attempted to stop a MacRae wedding.”

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