Highlander's Daring Escape (Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance) by Alisa Adams

Author:Alisa Adams [Adams, Alisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Betrayal With Redemption, Ancient Civilizations, Historical Scottish-Irish Romance, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Era, 17th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Medieval & Ancient World, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Romantic Suspense, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Highlander, Rough & Tumble, Fantasy, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Mysterious Scottish Highlands, Dark Ages, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Alisa Adams
Published: 2019-08-26T04:00:00+00:00

The morning sun rose and Catherine awoke filled with confidence and a steely determination. If everything went to plan, this would be her last night at home.

She descended from her room and joined her father and uncle for their customary breakfast. She held herself with poise and dignity, not wanting to show them how much emotion was bubbling under the surface. Nathaniel looked at her when he came in and he wore a smirk all through breakfast, although Catherine wasn’t going to give him the satisfaction of showing how much this ordeal was affecting her.

“Are you looking forward to Lord Ralls’ arrival? He should be here tomorrow. I think he’ll enjoy the spectacle we’re going to put on for him.”

“I would hope that a man as dignified as Lord Ralls wouldn’t be impressed with such a barbaric ritual, and I would hope that his attention is entirely focused on his beautiful young bride rather than something as gruesome as an execution,” Catherine replied immediately. Nathaniel’s smirk turned into a scowl.

“We shall see,” Nathaniel said, and since he wasn’t getting the reaction he wanted from Catherine he dabbed the corners of his mouth, rose from the table, and walked briskly out of the room.

“I am going to miss you when you’re gone,” Thomas said. At first Catherine froze and a chill ran down the middle of her body, for she was afraid that he had become aware of her plans to escape, until she realized that he was speaking about her impending marriage.

“The more I think about it the more I am looking forward to it. It shall be an interesting and exciting challenge to begin a new life,” she lied, although she found that her words could equally apply to what she was planning with Bryan.

“You’ll make a good wife, although I do have to admit that part of me wishes it was possible to keep you here forever. You’re the last link I have to your mother and it’s not going to be the same around here without you.”

“I am sure I’ll be able to visit, and you will be more than welcome in our house, as will Uncle Nathaniel of course.”

“I would like that. I’m glad you have opened your heart to this path. I know you can be stubborn, but this is best for all concerned. I’m sure Lord Ralls will make you happy, and that you will make him happy too. Soon enough you shall have children as well, and your life will be filled with happiness and joy and we can put all this terrible business behind us.”

“I hope so too Father, speaking of which, did you speak to Uncle Nathaniel about perhaps showing the prisoner a little mercy? I really do believe he was just misguided. Frankly I’m not sure that he’s all there and it seems cruel to punish him for something he doesn’t really understand. I think it would be merciful to allow him to leave, and would set a good example for Lord Ralls.

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