Highland Homecoming (The Fraser Brothers Trilogy) by Scott B.J

Author:Scott, B.J. [Scott, B.J.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781619352841
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2013-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Edina clung to Alasdair’s tunic and her lips parted, welcoming his kiss with equal enthusiasm. She tasted even sweeter than he remembered, and his groin stirred, the tantalizing scent of heather and lavender making his head spin. He wanted her more than his next breath, and damned the consequences.

A voice inside his head told him this was wrong. He had no intention of taking a bride and had no right to lead Edina on. He battled the desire and lust coursing though his veins, but she affected him in ways no woman had ever done before.

Heaven help him.

He fisted one hand in her silky, flaxen tresses, holding her head in place, while he slid his other palm along her spine, coming to rest on her bottom. They fit together so perfectly, he’d swear she’d been tailored for him and him alone. Could she feel his heart pounding against his ribs like a beast trying to break free?

He cursed beneath his breath and broke the kiss as reality, not to mention, his senses, slowly returned. She was betrothed to another man and would never belong to him. He held her at arm’s length. “Forgive me, Edina. It appears I again find myself guilty of taking liberties I have no right tae take. Were your father tae return and catch us together in an embrace, everything we have done tae clear our names would be for naught.”

Despite his effort to put some distance between them, Edina refused to let go of his shirt. “You are obviously attracted tae me, Alasdair. Why else would you kiss me with such passion? I must confess, I find you quite pleasing, and have since I was a wee lass. But I was not sure you felt the same way about me. I was after all quite a homely bairn.” Her bottom lip quivered as she lowered her gaze, but her grip on his garment held firm.

For a moment Alasdair saw before him a spindly, seven-year-old, freckle-faced lass, with stringy blond hair, huge hazel eyes, and a toothless grin. He gave his head a sharp shake and the image of a beautiful, beguiling woman returned.

“Neither of us was what one would call comely, especially me. You are breathtaking now, Edina.”

“As are you, m’lord.” She stroked his beard-stubbled cheek. “I always found you appealing. Even when you called me a pest.” She raised her chin and smiled.

His heart twisted and his stomach clenched. Turning his back on Edina and leaving Sinclair Castle was not going to be easy. “I was a tall, lanky, lad, naught but skin and bones. I find it hard tae believe any lass would find me attractive.”

She placed two fingers against his lips. “You’re wrong. I found you quite handsome and even . . .” Her voice trailed off as she lowered her head.

“Even what?” Alasdair lifted her chin.

Tears welled in her eyes but she managed to hold them at bay. “I hoped that some day we might marry. I know it tae

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