Scots and Lasses: Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Moriag Book 5) by Hildie McQueen

Author:Hildie McQueen [McQueen, Hildie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Romance, Historical, Fiction
Publisher: Pink Door Publishing
Published: 2020-06-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

The pounding of the horse’s hooves on the ground echoed though his body. Declan leaned forward almost lying on the horse’s back as they raced towards the small group that scrambled atop horses. He spotted one man with a burden over his shoulder. It was Meredith. Hands bound, her hair trailing past the man’s thighs, she was limp. Passed out or injured, but she was alive. If not, they’d not carry her, but leave her behind in their haste to escape.

Determined not to allow them to get away, he pressed his mount faster. Aiden beside him did the same. After Aiden’s missive, they’d followed the markings the abductors left. They were obviously not familiar with the lands and had not traveled with much care, constantly stopping and leaving an easy trail to follow. They’d split upon spotting two riding without other companions, Dugan and Ian going after them in case they would lead them to Meredith. But he’d followed his instincts with her brother, feeling the larger party would most likely have her.

Aiden had not explained the reason for what happened. It was evident his sister’s taking was not a coincidence.

They were gaining ground now and Declan drew his sword. Two of the riders turned and faced them, weapons held high.

The clash between them was short but bloody. The outlanders were rudimentary in their fighting, making up for their lack of skill with sheer brute force and determination. Declan’s opponent fell to the ground and he returned to the chase again, not waiting to see what happened with Aiden. Within seconds, Meredith’s brother caught up. “They head toward Mackenzie lands. I trust they are stopped once sentries catch sight of them.” Aiden grunted and tore through the trees, not waiting for his reply.

Finally, they caught sight of the group and Meredith thrown across the horse remained limp. They closed the gap and the man who carried Meredith shoved her to the ground. Aiden let out a loud growl and attacked. On the ground, she lifted a hand to her face relieving him of any doubt that she lived. Declan rushed head-on to attack the men.

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