Scotland Christmas Reunion by MacMeans Donna

Author:MacMeans, Donna
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2015-11-02T05:00:00+00:00

SHE BUNDLED UP in her heavy fur coat and hat, and stuffed her toes into serviceable boots. Then grabbed her muff for added warmth for her gloved fingers, and met James by the back door. He led her along the familiar path to Ossian’s Cave, the very spot she and Gray had passed the previous afternoon lost in kisses.

“It’s in there,” James said, holding a lantern. “But give me just a moment before you come in.”

At first she imagined Gray had not really left and waited for her inside. She was just about to charge through the opening in spite of James’s instructions, but it was James’s voice and not Gray’s bidding her to come inside. She hurried toward the dark interior.

Only the interior wasn’t dark at all and the scent of a balsam fir filled the tiny interior. Lit candles and handmade decorations adorned the small tree bringing the holiday season into the intimacy of the cave.

“He said you should have a Christmas tree, and this little one seemed to be the right size.” James smiled at her.

“When did you do all this?” Her heart expanded with wonder and joy. It was the reminder of the season that she’d missed in the castle.

“Grayson did most of the work. I just assisted a little.” James shrugged. “I found a box of the candle holders for the branches. They must have been used before your husband finished Ravenswood.”

She nodded, remembering those days. “He thought if we had a residence with all the modern amenities, I’d be more comfortable so far north. Once we had electricity, there was no need for candles.”

“Grayson decorated the tree yesterday before he left. He gave strict instructions that I couldn’t tell you about the tree until today.”

Before he left. As if she needed that reminder that she couldn’t even thank him for his personal and thoughtful gift. Tears filled her eyes, causing the light from the tiny candles to glow beyond their proportions.

Paper chains had been wrapped around the tree with care not to be placed too near the candles. White feathers had been tied together and dropped over some branches giving the appearance of angel wings. She even saw a few wine corks, tied with a colorful ribbon to earn spots of color. It was the most beautiful Christmas tree she’d ever seen.

“He left this as well.” James handed her an envelope. “I’ll leave you now so you can read your letter in private.” He bobbed his head with a tap to his cap. “A Merry Christmas to you, mum.”

“A Merry Christmas to you as well.” She glanced away from the envelope. “Thank you for for collecting me for this.”

He grinned a moment then turned and left.

She ripped the envelope open. A sprig of mistletoe fell into her lap.

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