Pleasures of Christmas Past (A Christmas Carol Book 1) by Lexi Post

Author:Lexi Post [Post, Lexi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: holiday paranormal romance
Publisher: Lexi Post
Published: 2015-10-31T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Jessica held on to Holly’s hand tight. Without Duncan along, Holly’s well-being was in her hands. This was a good test for her. Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling Duncan wouldn’t be happy, but the fact was, Holly would be and that’s what counted.

As the dark of time dissipated, she guided them over the coast that lined the verdant land of Scotland. The view reminded her of Duncan’s castle and a need to know if it was still there during her lifetime grew.

She glanced at Holly to see anticipation written in her half smile. Maybe after they watched Cameron propose, they could look for it together.

She flew them south of the River Clyde for a bit before turning eastward toward the hill. As they drew closer, it was obvious why it was called Loudon Hill. It had an inviting rounded top and green landscape with trees encircling part of it. Compared to the flat fields surrounding it, which were dotted with sheep, it looked as high as some of the small mountains in New Hampshire she’d hiked. One side was a cliff, but most of it looked like an easy hike through grass.

Holly pointed. “See that rock face?”

Jessica nodded. It would be hard not to see it.

“Cam loved to climb that on the weekends when he had no bigger challenges scheduled. He said it kept him in shape. But I swear he knew where every crack and crevice was on that thing. You’d think he was Spider-Man. But on the day he proposed we took the long way up for my benefit.”

As they floated over the top of the hill, Holly squealed, “There.”

From above, Jessica could see what looked to be a small monolith at the very top, probably a monument to somebody historical, surrounded by a grassy area. Not far from the very top was a tree, slightly leaning, its heavy branches providing welcome shade on the sunny day for the couple beneath it.

All their scheduled visits had been at night. She hoped she wasn’t breaking some spirit rule. She looked at Holly again as they drew close and her anxious face was enough for Jessica. Rules, shmules, Holly needed this.

They came to a stop just feet away from the shade. The young Holly leaned against the trunk of the tree while Cameron lay with his head in her lap. Both wore shorts and t-shirts and two walking sticks were on the ground nearby.

Holly released her hand and floated closer to the couple before looking up at Jessica. “Oh, this is perfect timing.”

She drifted a bit closer as well, her excitement at seeing the proposal heightening.

Cameron picked a nearby mayweed flower from the ground. “Come here.”

Holly grinned. “I am here.”

“No, lass. Bend down and give me a kiss.”

The young Holly pretended to ponder his request before she lowered her lips to his. Jessica watched as Cameron held the young woman’s head with one hand and slipped the tiny flower behind her ear with the other.

Young Holly lifted her head.

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