Oh My Laird! by Sahara Kelly

Author:Sahara Kelly
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 0
Published: 2016-08-31T22:51:05.680581+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Ian rode into Kilmalochan with a sense of excitement and joy at the homecoming. He’d not been back in too long, not since last Christmas, and he was overdue for a visit.

The place hadn’t changed, of course. It had stayed the same for many generations, so everything looked the way it had when he’d headed south for London in the new year.

But even so, it was good to be home. Because this place, this land, was home to Ian and always would be. He intended to settle here with Amelia, and he couldn’t wait to talk to his mother and find out what was going on.

“Hallo Fergus,” he grinned at the man who came out to take his horse. “You’re as ugly as ever.”

“An ye’re still no smarter’n when yer left, lad. No’ a whit o’ manners lairned in them big towns, yon.”

“Now what do I need manners for? I can still outrun you any day.”

He clapped the man on the shoulder and ran up the steps and into the warmth of his home.

“Barclay. Good to see you looking so hearty.”

The butler approached with a broad smile. “Welcome home, sir. Welcome home. Her Ladyship said to expect you, but we weren’t sure when.” He took Ian’s coat. “Your room is prepared, of course. And there’s a fire in the parlor if you’d fancy warming yourself…”

“Efficient as always, Barclay. Not sure if this place would survive without you.” Ian nodded at the parlor. “Is my Mother in there?”

“Indeed sir.”

“Excellent. Thank you.”

She was waiting for him, a smile on her face, her arms wide as she stood by the window. “There you are, my boy. Come here and give me a hug.”

He willingly obeyed—this was the woman that had given him life. He measured all other women against her and most fell short. She loved him unreservedly and was never afraid or ashamed to say so to anyone who asked.

Although his decision to become a Bow Street Runner was controversial, to say the least, she had stood by him, understanding his need to experience a different side of life than he would ever see at Kilmalochan.

He smelled her scent, that unmistakable blend of lavender and heather. And knew he was home.

Then she pulled back, looked him up and down…and boxed his ears.

“Owww.” He jumped and put a hand to his head. “What was that for?”

“For wedding that poor girl without even having the grace to tell her.” Katherine spun on her heel and walked away with an angry flounce. Then she turned back. “What were you thinking? How could you do that, Ian?”

“I…well…you see…”

“I don’t see. Not at all. I’m going to assume you wished to bed her. I am not surprised, because a more beautiful woman I don’t think I’ve ever seen in my entire life. But lusting for her and marrying her to get in her bed? I ask again. What the hell were you thinking?”

Ian felt the blush, but held his mother’s gaze. “Of course I wanted her. But I also think I’ve made the mistake of falling in love with her.

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