Highland Tides by Markland Anna

Author:Markland, Anna [Markland, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2014-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

Callum doubted any lovely young woman would wish to be married in such circumstances, and in a tavern to boot, especially to a stranger she had no wish to wed. He’d an urge to explain what he was doing in her bed, but what to say when he didn’t understand it.

He had intended to ease her pain by complimenting her beauty. For a moment he feared his bride might spit at him, but then she hissed, “Alexandra Elizabeth Mary Hepburn.”

Mayhap she didn’t appreciate how lovely she was, even in her anger. The dark green riding habit clung to her maiden’s breasts and shapely hips. He’d never seen such fiery hair, and the curls! Would she let him sift his fingers through them once they were abed together?

The prospect sent blood rushing to his groin, but also made his gut clench. He had no notion of what might happen after the ceremony. The Earl had made it clear he was anxious to be away and it seemed unlikely he would want them to accompany him. Callum had no coin to pay for the upstairs room.

The richly-robed cleric intoned the Latin rite as if the hounds of hell were in hot pursuit. Callum looked to Brandon for reassurance. His brother merely smiled, passing something metal into his hand.

He glanced down at his open palm. He’d never known his brother to wear a ring, but he was grateful to have something to offer his bride.

The weight of the gold, still holding the warmth from his brother’s finger, persuaded him he was indeed still alive. Was there truth in Braden’s incredible story?

He and his bride murmured their vows, pledging to each other. When the moment came for him to slip the ring on her finger, his hand trembled. It was far too big. She was a noblewoman who deserved better. He risked a glance, hoping she would see regret for the gaffe in his eyes. To his immense surprise she smiled. It was brief, and she didn’t smile again, but it was enough to lighten his heart and send pleasant stirrings up his thighs and into his shaft. Red hair and a stunning smile; what more could a man want!

The Earl shifted his feet constantly and left as Callum prepared to kiss his bride. The desolation on Alexandra’s face struck Callum full force. He itched to seize the arrogant nobleman by the shoulders and shake him. This was a marriage he hadn’t expected, nor wanted, but he swore a silent oath to honor the vows he’d made and protect her. It was evident her uncle didn’t care. He wondered what business was so urgent it compelled a man to abandon his flesh and blood.

If he had been given a second chance at life, for better or worse he and Alexandra were married and would have to make the best of it. His first kiss had been prompted by a need to silence a screeching woman. Now he longed to kiss

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