Prisoner of the Highlander by Kate Robbins

Author:Kate Robbins
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: prisoner of war, king james, highland romance, scottish highlands, scottish medieval romance, scottish historical romance, clan rivalry, prisoner of war romance, scottish clan wars

Chapter Fourteen

Twigs and branches tugged at her hair as she dashed through the wood to find Graham. Annabella’s heart pounded as she put much-needed distance between herself and Angus. She could almost find humour in the fact that just a few short days ago, she had longed for an opportunity to escape Angus’s captivity. Now she longed to be back with him again—partly for her own safety, for she did not think she had the necessary understanding of the wild in order to survive; and partly because… Well, she did not think she was ready to admit that just yet.

Surprisingly, her sense of direction was keener than she imagined. Before long she had located the road on which they had travelled, and could hear men talking just ahead. To be safe, she hid behind a tree until they came into view. If it was not Graham and the other MacDonald clansmen, she would not reveal herself but try to find a way back to Finlaggan. She was certain they would aid her there. The irony was not lost on her. Her captives may yet become her rescuers, and her prison her haven.

Annabella pulled her gown in around her legs as much as possible to ensure she would not be seen, and cringed when the gown caught on a branch and snapped it. She looked up and held her breath. There was no sound now coming from the approaching party. Did they turn around? Peering through the trees, she caught sight of a single rider coming from the direction she had travelled before. He was large, like the other MacDonalds, but she could not identify him. Unsure of his honour, she tucked back behind the tree until she was sure he had passed. Oh, where was Graham? On this path, they would surely intercept one another.

“Do not scream,” a low voice said from behind her.

Before she could react at all, a hand clasped over her mouth and a large body pressed her in toward the tree. She found it difficult to draw a full breath. Her blood pounded in her ears. Unable to reach the weapon she had tucked into a hidden pocket in her skirts, Annabel had no way to defend herself!

Breathing only through her nose—and very shallow at that—stars formed before her eyes. After what seemed like an age, the body behind her pulled back and the hand slipped away from her mouth. She doubled over and drew great breaths to fill her burning lungs.

“Where is Angus?”

Annabella looked up at the sound of Graham’s voice. Thank God! She turned and offered him a grateful smile. “I am very glad to see you.”

His brow drew in tight and he frowned. “By God, woman, if something has happened to Angus, you had better start talking.”

His fists were clenched. Annabella did not think for a second he would hurt her, but she did realize how it looked.

“We were set upon by four men, three Camerons and another man—”

“And how is it you are here alone and Angus is not?” Graham folded his arms across his chest.

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