Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway

Author:Jennifer Siddoway [Siddoway, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Duncurra LLC
Published: 2020-09-07T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Castlebay Village, The Barra

T he rain did not stop coming down for weeks.

Valan gazed out the window to see if there was any sign of it letting up, but dark clouds still lingered overhead, filling the sky with its ominous shadow. It had been three weeks and there was no change in the weather.

He sighed, closing the shutters to keep out the rain and said, “I’m sorry, lass, but it dinnae appear tae be letting up anytime soon. Another storm approaches, and there’s nae telling how long it could last.”

Bridget glanced over at him from across the table. “I’ve been on this isle fer almost two months. What am I tae do?”

Valan frowned, walking over to her slowly. “Ye were right, we should have left when the weather allowed.”

“Well, it’s too late now,” Bridget huffed in exasperation. “I feel helpless. I cannae imagine what Fionn, or Rodrick, must be thinking.”

The captain rolled his eyes and scoffed. “Aye, yer betrothed—how could I forget?”

“Dinnae mock me, Valan!” she snapped.

He sighed, crossing his arms in front of his chest, and said, “We’ll sail as soon as the weather allows, though I have nae idea how long that will be. Ye might as well resign yerself tae staying in Castlebay fer a while longer.” He walked over to where she sat and placed a hand on top of her shoulder. “I did nae intend fer this tae happen when I first brought ye here, but the circumstances are beyond my control. Ye’re welcome tae stay with us as long as ye need.”

Bridget’s eyes misted when she looked up at him. She swallowed hard, saying, “Valan, ye ken this is difficult fer me. I just said goodbye tae one family—I saw my father killed—and now that I’ve finally managed tae find some semblance of a life again, I’ll be forced tae leave that also. The more I allow myself tae care, the more it breaks my heart. I’m afraid that if I stay in this place much longer I might nae have the strength tae leave.”

Valan sighed, taking a seat in the chair beside her. “I’m afraid that is nae something I can help ye with. Castlebay is the only home I’ve ever kent.”

They stared at one another for a moment before he placed his hands on hers and letting their fingers intertwine. “I hate tae see ye cry. Ye’ve become precious tae me.”

Bridget was about to speak, when their moment was interrupted by Ailsa coming in from the stables.

Valan cleared his throat and turned to her saying, “Welcome back. How is the livestock doing?”

His mother sighed. “I was able tae get some milk from Bonnie, but Charlotte was completely dry. I dinnae ken what’s wrong with her.”

“I’ll take a look at her tomorrow and see if some oats help her tae produce.”

Ailsa smiled. “That’s my good lad. Now, which one of ye would like tae come with me tae the spring house? We’ll be needing some water to clean up after supper, and I could use an extra pair of hands.

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