Highland Stone by Sloan McBride

Author:Sloan McBride [McBride, Sloan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi

CHAPTER TWELVE

Kara woke early the next morning alone in her room. Her breast and shoulder ached from the bruises, but otherwise she felt all right. The comfort of Alaxandar's arms and steady heartbeat had lulled her to sleep last night. He'd risen before the dawn this morning and gone about his duties.

Thoughts of last night lingered in Kara's mind. As she dressed, her fingers fumbled and her hands shook. This situation made things more difficult. Anger radiated from Jamie every time he looked at her. His actions last night were of desperation because he thought her an enemy to the clan, or maybe it had something to do with the fact that he was jealous of Alaxandar and what lingered between them. Thankfully, the bruises were in areas no one would see. How would she have explained to this family, who had taken her in, that one of their own had tried to force himself on her? And what would Alaxandar do to Jamie when he saw him again?

"You can't stay locked in here all day." The ordeal had been unsettling but Alaxandar had arrived before things had gone too far and she was still no closer to her goal. She wouldn't wallow in pity or cower in fear. Jamie's actions further confirmed the fact that she didn't belong here. Her lack of knowledge burdened her progress. She'd be more careful and ready when she next met Jamie MacLeod.

Opening the door a crack, she peered into the hallway and came face-to-face with the guard she'd had when she'd first arrived. "What are you doing here?"

He bowed. "Alaxandar ordered me to watch over ye."

"Oh." She should have known he would do something like that. "Come on then. I'm hungry." She headed straight for the great hall with her shadow following a respectable distance behind her.

The sun graced the morning with its brilliant light. Her eyes darted from side to side, half expecting Jamie to jump out of a hidden doorway. Get a grip.

* * * *

Alaxandar half heard Cuilén explain the plans for the day, which included finishing the rest of the outer dwellings and checking the castle and its buildings one last time for needed repairs. Over the rim of his cup, Alaxandar watched the gentle sway of Kara's hips as she approached the table. Disturbed by the events of last night, and how to handle it with the chief, he concentrated on her eyes, searching for signs of fear. His skin sizzled when she squeezed his thigh under the table. This would not be easy, but something had to be done. Damn Jamie MacLeod.

Jamie had not appeared in the hall this morning which was a good thing, since Alaxandar was unsure of whether he could keep his anger in check and not snap Jamie's neck like a twig. Kara didn't say much but ate more heartily than he'd observed her do since she'd been here. Mayhap her anger had not chilled after last night and it drove her actions. He had already requested a private audience with his father to discuss Jamie.

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