Tamed & Unleashed_The Highlander's Vivacious Wife by Bree Wolf

Author:Bree Wolf [Wolf, Bree]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-03T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four – A Message

Claudia’s eyes opened wide with shock. “Take us away? But where? How?”

Willing himself to remain calm despite the fear and pain rolling through his middle, Garrett shook his head. “I dunno know, Lass, but I think he has a plan where to hide ye, where to live. I think he plans to keep ye with him.” He swallowed, pulling her closer into his arms. “Do ye think he might have taken a shine to ye?”

A gust of air rushed from her lungs as her eyes widened. “That is ridiculous. I barley spoke a word to that man. He only ever followed me like a shadow. On my brother’s behest, of course.”

Pressing a quick kiss to her lips, Garrett felt his heartbeat slow a little. Even if Mr. Adams had fallen for her and was now under the illusion of turning her and their son into a new family for himself, at least Claudia had never looked at the man with love in her heart.

“Have ye had a chance to speak to the innkeeper downstairs?” Garrett asked, forcing his thoughts back to the task of locating their son.

Sadness came to his wife’s eyes as she shook her head. “It was too crowded. He couldn’t hear a word I was saying.” Her eyes narrowed. “How did you get this room?”

Garrett chuckled, “I didna speak to him, Lass. I only tossed him a few coins, and he tossed me a key.”

Suddenly rising to her feet, his wife looked down at him, impatience in her eyes. “We need to speak to him.” Then she turned her head toward the window where a faint glow appeared on the horizon. “The sun is about to rise. I’m certain he will be up soon.”

Nodding, Garrett got to his feet. “Get dressed, Lass,” he said before a devilish gleam came to his eyes, “for I willna let ye walk out that door half-clad as ye are.”

Returning his smile, Claudia went to retrieve her clothes. They both dressed quietly, exchanging a glance here and there. Garrett’s heart rejoiced at the silent understanding that suddenly seemed to exist between them. Only a few hours ago, there had been doubts and questions building a wall between them, and now, he only needed to look at her to know what she was thinking.

Now, all they needed was their child, and then life would truly be perfect.

Their child!

Whenever that thought entered his mind, it still knocked the air from his lungs.

He had a son!

Once dressed, they rushed downstairs, and Garrett banged on a few doors−disturbing a maid or two−in the process of locating the innkeeper.

Grumbling, the old man finally appeared, scratching his head and mumbling curses under his breath. “Could ye not have allowed me a wee bit more sleep?” he said yawning. “The sun’s barely up. This better be important.” Apparently, in a village with only one inn, there was no need to treat their guests kindly as they had very little choice when it came to accommodations.

About to speak, Garrett thought better of it and stepped back, gesturing to his wife.

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