Mask of the Highlander ~ A Gods of the Highlands Prequel (2nd Edition): A Medieval Paranormal Highland Romance (Expanded Version) by Bambi Lynn

Author:Bambi Lynn [Lynn, Bambi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bourdeilles Books
Published: 2018-02-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

Kenna sat rigid, unable to escape her surroundings. The atmosphere, ripe with sorrow, erupted occasionally with abrupt calls for vengeance or a sudden wail of despair.

She was in the hall of her grandfather's house at Braemore. It was not Castle Vass, but it was a stronghold of immense authority nonetheless. Surviving members of her family had gathered to mourn the loss of loved ones. In the three days since she had been home, the tension had only grown.

Home. She felt like an outsider even though many had welcomed her back into the fold like a lost lamb. A few looked at her with an expression of sympathy, well knowing of Ty Vass' penchant for cruelty.

Others regarded her with profound conviction. Had she not assured them of their safety, by her own hand? Had she allied with her husband then turned sides when it was in her best interest?

She was a Cleary, her daughter was a Cleary. How could anyone believe she was capable of such treachery? It was her grandfather who had been in league with the Munro, who insisted she marry into the Vass family. Was it her fault their plan to unite the clans had failed?

She gritted her teeth, swept by anger, frustration, self-sympathy. It was unfair. She had escaped and made her way back in the darkness with a child and an old woman, all in an effort to warn other members of her family before more lives had been lost. She had likely saved many from the trap that awaited them at Castle Vass. Did that not count for something?

She tried to ignore the accusing stares, but found it nigh impossible. To make matters worse, Gavin had been following at her heels like a hound. Her childhood swain sat next to her now, pretending oblivion each time she pushed his wandering hand from her knee.

"Doona let one unpleasant encounter put ye off love-making, Kenna." He leaned closer, lowering his voice so only she could hear.

Kenna curled her lip, repulsed by the moist feel of his breath on her skin. She almost chuckled at the understatement. One unpleasant encounter. Her wedding night had been far beyond unpleasant. Brutal. Horrifying.

She pushed his hand from her knee again and scooted a few inches down the bench. Undeterred, he slid closer. "I have heard the rumors. I know your wedding night could not have been what you dreamed of as an untried maid, a blushing bride. Are the rumors true?"

Kenna swallowed hard. She would not share her suffering, her intimate fears about that horrible night. Especially not with him. She shuddered at the memories she was forever trying to block out.

Unlike the reunion she had had with her husband nearly a month ago. Her apprehension over his homecoming had been squelched almost immediately by his attentive gentleness.

Her heart broke. Ty had played her false. It was bad enough he had betrayed her, that he made her believe in a fae tale. But the loss of so many members of her family was unforgivable.

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