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

Author:B. J. Scott [Scott, B. J.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9781619351660
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2012-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

“Fallon.” Bryce whispered her name and motioned with a wave of his hand for her to join him. “Fergus and Maeve are waiting for you inside.” When she moved past him, he caught her arm, enveloped her in a tight embrace, and kissed her with a passion that made her chest ache and the parting more difficult. “I willna forget you, Fallon, or our time together. I will carry you with me always. Here.” He thumped his breast above his heart and entered the inn.

Chapter 11

“Come with me and I’ll show you to your room. After raising six sons, having a lass around will be quite a pleasure. I prayed for a daughter, but the Almighty blessed me with lads.” Maeve prattled on cheerfully as she led Fallon down a narrow hall. She halted before a large oak door and slid the key into the lock. “The room is not grand, but the mattress is stuffed with fresh straw, and there is a brazier to take off the morning chill.”

Maeve lit several tallow candles, brightening their surroundings. Fresh rushes covered the floor and a bouquet of heather occupied the center of a small wooden table.

Fallon inhaled deeply. The sweet floral fragrance reminded her of the lowland moors outside the walls of Laird Scott’s castle. Many a day she’d wandered those fields, picking the delicate blossoms and other assorted wild flowers to use in her healing potions or to scent her bathwater.

She missed her life at Buccleuch. Laird and Lady Scott had accepted her into their home and always made her feel welcome. Now that the last of her family were gone, mayhap she’d return to their stronghold and resume her duties as the clan healer.

“I hope the accommodations meet with your approval.” Maeve smiled and touched her arm.

“Aye. I appreciate your kindness, and hope my presence willna cause you any trouble.” Fallon stepped deeper into the room.

“Dinna be foolish. Having you here is a pleasure, my dear.” Maeve took Fallon’s hand, gave it a reassuring pat, then released it again. “Fergus and I are happy to help. As soon as he read the missive from King Robert, he saw the storage room converted into a chamber. My husband is always ready to do what he can for the cause.” Maeve crossed to the window then threw open the wooden shutters. “I hope you will be comfortable.”

“Everything is wonderful. This chamber is similar to the one I have at the Scott’s keep. My mother . . .” She paused and crossed herself. “God rest her soul, was a distant kin of Lady Scott. Mam died when I was ten, and Da sent me to foster at Buccleuch before he went off to battle the English.”

“Are you planning to go back?” Maeve’s expression grew sullen.

“It was my home for more than eight summers. Now that my uncle and aunt are both gone, there is no reason for me to go back to Galloway. There is naught to keep me from returning to the borderlands.

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