Highland Hearts by Hannah Howell

Author:Hannah Howell [Howell, Hannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Fiction, Romance, General, Historical, Knights and Knighthood
ISBN: 9780759287624
Publisher: e-reads.com
Published: 2002-01-02T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

"Are ye certain ye are well enough?"

Tess rolled her eyes, making no attempt to hide her exasperation. Revan had asked her that same question so many times she had lost count. At first his evident concern had been touching. Now it had her grinding her teeth. He had insisted on showing her something outside of the keep, had had her get all dressed to go out, and yet had hesitated each step of the way. Now they stood at the door leading into the bailey, and he hesitated again. Since he had forced her to dress as warmly as if she were stepping out into the December snows instead of the April sun, she was starting to feel uncomfortably warm. That only increased her mounting irritation.

"I have done naught but sleep and eat for two days. I am completely well."

"I shouldna wish you to take a chill by going out ere ye are ready."

"Take a chill? Ye have me weighted down with a heavy shift, thick petticoats, a winter's gown, a cape, and a cursed wool shawl tied about my head. I could prance about in the January ice and never feel it. But, I am now beginning to feel like a boiled pig. I think my temper will soon be as hot as the rest of me."

"Aye, ye do seem a wee bit sharp,” he murmured as he took her by the hand and led her outside.

"Where did ye find all these clothes, anyway? Nairn isna married."

"They were borrowed from one of the women in the village nearby. Nairn went to her whilst we slept that first day. He thought ye might prefer to wear a gown or two while ye are here, that ye would feel more comfortable in women's clothing."

"Aye, but just now I could do with wearing less of them,” she grumbled, but he ignored her.

It was not as cool outside as Tess had hoped it would be. As in many tower houses, the door was set up high, entering at the second floor. By the time they descended the narrow stone steps to the bailey, she could feel the sweat trickling down her back. She promised herself she would never again allow Revan to dictate what she wore. The fleeting thought that he had given no indication that he would stay with her long enough for that to become a problem was one she pushed aside. She would not darken her present happiness with worries about the future and possible heartbreak.

Revan led her to the stables at the far side of the bailey. As they walked past the first few horses quartered there, she had to approve of Nairn's selection of mounts. They paused by Horse's stall, and she rubbed his nose, silently apologizing for not having thought of a suitable name yet.

"The rest will do this poor fellow some good as well,” she murmured.

"Aye, it has, but that isna why I brought you here.” He tugged her over to the next stall, which held a pretty roan mare.

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