Legacy of Love: Highland Hearts Afire - A Time Travel Romance by B.J. Scott

Author:B.J. Scott [Scott, B.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Duncurra LLC
Published: 2017-10-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

After being shown to a chamber on the second floor of the keep, and informed that her room was adjacent to the laird’s solar, Gwen was given a basin of water so she could wash up, a clean gown, and a comb for her hair. The knowledge that the laird would be in the next room and could enter her chamber without an invitation at any time—day or night—caused her stomach to knot with dread.

“What’s your name?” Gwen asked the maid, trying to get her mind on something other than a potential rape by her future husband. The woman had been kind to her, and even risked punishment by intervening on her behalf with the laird.

“My name is Enid,” the maid replied. “Is there anything else you need, m’lady?”

Gwen shook her head. “I’m fine. Thank you for speaking up on my behalf with the laird.”

“You are most welcome, but I suggest you freshen up and make haste. The laird doesna like to be kept waiting. Especially when he has requested your presence.”

“You mean demanded my presence,” Gwen countered, not bothering to hide the sarcasm in her voice. “Does everyone around here jump when he speaks? I thought his brother was laird of this castle.”

The maid unlaced the back of Gwen’s gown, then took a step back. “Aye, Lord Collin is laird here, but Lord Duncan is the eldest brother, and all the more reason you need to hurry. They are like two peas, and neither likes to be disobeyed. If you wish I can escort you to the hall once you’ve had a chance to change and wash.”

“No thanks. I’ll find it myself. And if you don’t mind, I’d like a few moments to myself.”

“As you wish. Summon me when you require my assistance, m’lady. I will be serving as your lady’s maid from now on.”

“What about when we go to the Orkneys.” Just saying it sent a shiver up her spine.

“I’ve been told I will accompany you.”

“I’d like that, and will let you know if I need your assistance.” After waiting for the Enid to leave, Gwen quickly barred the door leading into the hallway, and did the same with the one between her chamber and the laird’s. Not that it would stop him if he set his mind to ravaging her.

She chastised herself for agreeing to come to Gower Castle in the first place, but quickly recalled the menacing look on Damen’s face when he threatened to harm Lilith if she refused to go with the escort sent by Laird Gower. The evil bastard left her no choice but to comply, or have the woman who claimed to be her mother’s death on her conscience. She prayed Lilith could find Beatha and learn how to send the changeling back to the netherworld and help her to return to the future—and Kyle.

The more she thought about her plight, the more determined she became to avoid Laird Gower. She’d agreed to come here for Lilith’s sake, but that didn’t mean she had to subject herself to his company any more than necessary.

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