Highland Love Song (DeWinter's Song 2) by Constance O'Banyon

Author:Constance O'Banyon [O'Banyon, Constance]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Historical, Romance, Fiction, Regency, 19th Century, Scottish Highlands, Adult, Adventure, Action, DeWinter Family, HIGHLAND LOVE SONG, Daughter, English Duke, Highland Castle, Warrick Glencarin, Family Feud, Betrothed, Bitter Anger, Scot Warriors, Honor, Loving Touch
ISBN: 9780061081217
Goodreads: 743088
Publisher: Montlake Romance; Reprint Edition
Published: 2015-05-30T04:00:00+00:00

16

Two days passed and Arrian remained in her room, fearing that if she left she would meet Warrick. Now she was Warrick's prisoner more than ever. Her meals were served by a maid from the village who was taking Barra's place until she returned.

On the third day of her self-confinement there was a knock on the door and Arrian opened it, thinking it would be the maid, but it was Mrs. Haddington.

"I've been worried 'bout you, m'lady."

"I thank you for your concern, Mrs. Haddington. I'm just not feeling well and have kept to my room."

The housekeeper looked her over carefully. "You look pale. His lordship's asked if you'll join him for dinner, m'lady."

"No. Tell him I most certainly will not!"

The housekeeper looked surprised. "He'll want ta know why."

Arrian realized it would not be proper to involve a servant in her quarrel with Warrick. "Tell him I'm not feeling myself."

"If that's your wish, m'lady."

After the housekeeper had gone, Arrian wondered at Warrick's daring in asking her to dine with him. Did he think she would forget what had happened between them?

Another day went by, and again Mrs. Haddington appeared at Arrian's door with the same request from Warrick, and once more Arrian gave the same response.

Later in the afternoon Arrian heard a heavy knock on the door. She opened it to find Warrick standing there.

Her eyes met his defiantly. "I wasn't expecting you, my lord. Apparently you didn't get my message."

"Oh, I got it, Arrian. That's why I'm here. You look healthy to me."

"If I had wanted to shame you in the eyes of your housekeeper, I could have told her the true reason I didn't wish to dine with you. I could have said no woman is safe in your company. I have no wish to dine with you."

Warrick stared at her for a long moment. "It wasn't a request, Arrian, it was an order. I'll not allow you to close yourself off in this room."

She glared at him. "I will not come downstairs."

"Very well. I'll have Haddy serve us dinner in here."

"You don't seem to understand, I don't want to be with you!"

"I'll try to make it as painless as I can. We'll speak only of frivolous matters and forget what passed between us.”

“I’ll never forget—or forgive."

"I asked for neither. But I expect obedience. Which is it to be? Do we dine here, or will you come downstairs?"

He would have his way again, she thought, raising her head and bestowing her haughtiest glance upon him. She was so angry she could hardly choke out the words. "I'll come downstairs, my lord, but you will not find me a very entertaining dinner companion."

He reached out to her. "I have always found you to be delightful."

She spun away from him. "Don't touch me."

There was sadness in his eyes, or had she been mistaken? He turned away. "I'll see you at seven."

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