His Highland Heart by Willa Blair

Author:Willa Blair [Blair, Willa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781946153029
Publisher: Willa Blair
Published: 2017-01-31T18:00:00+00:00

That evening, Euan sat with Calum, off to the side by the fire in the great hall, watching some of the clan—and Muireall and Ella Munro—finish their meal at the long tables filling the center of the room. The Munro lasses were the center of attention—especially Ella. And they both seemed to be enjoying themselves. Calum was seething and drinking too much. Euan felt sorry for him. A lass as beautiful as Ella would always garner male attention, even if Calum found a way to marry her. Not a simple or easy task, given what was going on tonight, or the fact that she’d left a betrothed behind at Munro and a husband at Ross. Euan shook his head. He hoped she was worth the trouble Calum would have to suffer through to win her—and to unsnarl all the obligations already heaped on the lass.

As for Muireall—since he’d returned from Ross territory, he had little appetite for food, but his appetite for Muireall had grown enormous. Much like Calum, ale and whisky were the only things he’d found to soothe that hunger.

He’d tried to do as Iain had ordered and be her host and protector while she was here. But he found he couldn’t be with her and not want her. Since Ella’s arrival, he’d avoided being alone with Muireall for her sake. Riding with her, Ella, and Annie this morning had validated his instinct to keep his distance. He’d enjoyed being with her and teaching her too much. He’d been left hard and hungrier than he could remember ever being, wanting to teach her a very different kind of riding. Longing for Muireall burned in his blood every time he saw her. He feared what he might do if he got her alone.

She’d been threatened, and she’d tolerated more than any lass should in Donas Ross’s camp. No matter how much he might need her, for as long as she remained, Brodie was supposed to be her sanctuary.

Yet she was his sanctuary. If only he could find a way to tell her.

Iain was sure to take him to task soon, and he dreaded the confrontation. How could he explain to the Brodie chief the torment he was in?

Iain’s marriage to Annie had settled their laird and repaired his skirt-chasing reputation. Would Iain remember what such longing felt like? Since taking over the clan, Iain Brodie never cracked. Nothing ruffled his calm confidence. And his marriage to Annie Rose was as solid and loving as any Euan had ever seen.

Euan didn’t expect much sympathy.

Movement at Muireall’s table distracted him. Muireall and Ella stood up with two of the other lasses at their table, but instead of going with the others, Muireall headed toward him.

Calum chuckled as Euan tensed. “Here she comes, lad. Are ye going to stay and speak to the lass or head for the hills?”

“The hills are gaining in appeal,” Euan told him as he stood.

“Euan, Calum,” Muireall called out as she neared, giving Euan no time to escape.

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