My Highland Spy by Victoria Roberts

Author:Victoria Roberts [Roberts, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Historical romance, Jacobean, Highlands
ISBN: 9781402292019
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2014-09-01T16:00:00+00:00

Twelve

Time was running out and he didn’t like it at all. He’d do anything to stop it. Ruairi walked to the courtyard to see if Fagan had returned from his nightly watch, but his actions were more an attempt to dodge thinking about Ravenna’s departure. He tried not to dwell on how he would spend his last eve with her, but he could no longer avoid the inevitable. By this time tomorrow, Ravenna would be gone, on her way back to England.

He needed to make certain Torquil recovered quickly from her absence. He’d already decided to spend more time with his son, hoping to somewhat fill the hole he knew he couldn’t possibly fill. Torquil had grown close to his governess, and without her presence… Not that Ruairi would handle the situation any better than Torquil, but one thing was certain: Ravenna would be missed.

Fagan approached with a worn look on his face. “Nae a thing.” He scratched his arm. “Only the damn midges again. I think Angus had a better time than me. He fed his belly on some animal and gnawed on that thing all night long. He wasnae verra good company.”

“Have something to eat and then seek your bed. I’ll ride out to the border and make sure everything is as it should be.”

“Ye’re certain ye donna want me to ride along?”

“Nay, ye’ve been up all night. Get some rest.” He slapped his friend on the shoulder and then made his way toward the stables. He was looking forward to a long ride to clear his head.

Ruairi waved off the stable hand and saddled his mount, reveling in the smell of leather and hay. As he led his horse out of the stall, he patted the magnificent animal on the neck. The sun was shining and a cool breeze blew through the bailey. He swung his leg up over his mount and galloped hard out the gates.

Hooves pounded the ground beneath him, wind whipped through his hair, and he encouraged his mount to accelerate even further. He had high hopes that he could somehow outrun his demons. Reaching the border of his lands faster than he would’ve liked, Ruairi slowed his mount. He led his horse along the edge of the brush and let out a whistle.

“My laird,” said Calum, stepping out from the trees.

“What have ye found?”

“Angus paid us a wee visit last eve, but everything else has been quiet. I’m afraid we havenae seen or heard anything, and naught has moved.”

“That’s what I like to hear. Stay at your post. Additional men will be sent to relieve ye soon.”

Calum slightly bowed his head. “Aye, my laird.”

Unfortunately, Ruairi knew there was nothing further he could do until something else happened. He briefly said a silent prayer that Ravenna’s last night would be marked with no noteworthy incidents. He turned his mount for home and decided to go to the cliffs. He wasn’t sure why, but he knew he wasn’t ready to return to the castle. When he reached the grassy knoll, he stopped and dismounted.

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