Legacy of the Highlands by Harriet Schultz

Author:Harriet Schultz
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: romance, suspense, highlands, scotland
Publisher: Harriet Schultz

When she opened her eyes the sun had gone down, taking with it the room’s natural light. She hadn’t heard Diego come in, but there he was, sitting on the floor with his head resting against the sofa, close to hers. As she stretched, trying to work the kinks out of her shoulders, she lazily ruffled his hair with her fingertips.

“Hey,” she said softly.

He turned toward her, concern reflected in his dark eyes. “Are you all right?” he murmured and cupped her face in his warm hands. He was ashamed of his earlier behavior and needed this physical connection with her to feel human again.

“I’m fine, but I’m wiped out. It’s dark in here, I must have fallen asleep.” They were both whispering, the room’s dimness forming an impregnable bubble around them. “When did you get back? Did you see John?”

“I watched him leave the hotel about an hour ago. It’s killing me to know that I’ve got that man’s blood in my veins. When I saw him today I was stunned by the rage I felt and I’m surprised that I was able to control myself as long as I did. What I’m using too many words to say is you were right to throw me out. I was useless to you and I’m so very sorry that you had to do this alone.”

“It’s okay,” she murmured as she studied his face. The earlier anger was gone and she only saw tenderness in his gaze as he continued to stroke her face. If she were a cat, she’d purr. His touch was strong and warm and felt so good and she needed…so much. She brought one of his hands toward her mouth and slowly kissed its palm. She was pretty sure that he was offering something, but he’d made it clear that it would be her choice.

Her lips were soft and lingered long enough for him to understand that she wouldn’t be kissing him like that unless she wanted more. He stood and headed toward the bedroom.

“Where are you going?” she mumbled, confused. Had she read him wrong? There was that honor thing of his. Maybe he couldn’t stop thinking of her as Will’s wife. Or did he expect her to follow him?

“I remember that a long, hot soak calms you, so I’m going to fill the tub. Is that all right?”

“More than all right,” and she smiled as she visualized sinking into the deep tub, the water’s heat seeping into her bones.

“It’ll take a while to fill,” he said as he perched on the edge of the sofa and drew her pliant body to a sitting position. The soft light coming through the partially open bedroom door allowed her to see the question in his eyes. The decision was hers. It always had been. She wrapped her arms around Diego’s broad back and drew him closer until their bodies made contact. It felt right somehow.

Diego’s kiss was tentative and his hands quivered as he cradled her face. His full lips opened a bit, testing her response.

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