My Passionate Love by Melissa Limoges

Author:Melissa Limoges
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Highland
Publisher: 0
Published: 2018-09-15T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

FRUSTRATED AFTER HER argument with Aaron, Mairi had chosen to retreat to the privacy of her bedchamber rather than face the MacRaes at the evening meal. In her present mood, she could not bear to paste on a false smile and swallow down bite after bite of food, much less attempt any form of meaningful conversation.

After choking back her emotion in front of Aaron, she resolved not to spare another tear for the infuriating man. Even as she reaffirmed her determination, the sting of unshed tears burned behind her eyes.

She’d once thought him a man of intelligence. But now, she reserved judgment. If only she could throttle some blasted sense into the arse.

Mother of God, why did she allow the man to rile her so?

An itch started in her nose which burst in a full-blown sneeze. Groaning, she burrowed deeper in bed beneath the covers. The flicker of flames in the hearth cast shadows against the stone wall, while the hiss and crackle of burning wood filled the silence. Lying on her side, she stared aimlessly at the dancing display. ’Twas the most she could manage in her current state of mind.

In truth, the latest fight with Aaron had drained her—in mind, body and spirit. Her heart utterly ached. A dull throb started behind her eyes and radiated to the top of her head, accompanied by an annoying sniffle.

For the moment, the best she could hope for was a high-slung sun on the morrow which might warm the earth and thaw the ice enough for her to travel in a few days hence. She craved the safety and shelter of home.

What she would not give to feel her brother’s welcoming arms wrapped tight around her. To hear Arabella and Nora’s soft assurances that things would soon improve. And what of Nora’s bairn? Had she given birth to her and Liam’s firstborn yet?

The thought of holding the wee babe in her arms for the first time brought a faint smile to Mairi’s lips. She imagined her cousin beaming from ear to ear, pleased with his son or daughter’s arrival in the world.

Alas, another matter she must address when she returned home stripped away her fleeting good humor. ’Twas a task she had no particular liking for, but the fact remained. Under no circumstance could she willingly wed Patrick MacEwan.

Regardless of her feelings for Aaron, she’d arrived at the realization solely on her own. Though, some part of her had always known she’d not follow through with their agreement, but she could not fool herself any longer. ’Twas unfair to Patrick and ’twas unfair to her. She trusted Calum would understand and support her decision.

A soft knock at the door scattered her thoughts. Rolling her eyes, she blew out a deep breath. ’Twas no mystery who stood on the other side. She’d wager a coffer full of gold.

Connor.

Mayhap, if she closed her eyes and stilled her breathing, he might presume she’d fallen into slumber and leave her alone for the eve.

With another soft rap, he spoke through the door, “Come on, Mairi.

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