The Devil's Laird by Brenda Jernigan

Author:Brenda Jernigan [Jernigan, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scott Publishing
Published: 2020-12-31T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Once outside, the church was to the left of the keep.

Two trees flanked either side of the building as if they offered protection to the church which was made of the same stone as the keep. A set of double red doors greeted all who entered. The red was to keep the devil out.

Siena hadn’t paid much attention to the small building when she’d been out before, but now she had to admit it was lovely sitting nestled in the snow. The sky was a brilliant blue with not a cloud in the sky. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. Her wedding. She still couldn’t believe she was getting married.

A noise caught her attention and she looked over her shoulder and found clansmen walking up the hill. What was their mood? Thankfully, she would enter the church before they gathered just in case they wanted to throw stones.

Agatha held Siena’s gown up so that it would not drag in the snow and wet mud where others had walked back and forth, creating a sloppy mess. Once they entered the vestibule, Agatha helped straighten Siena’s gown.

“You are ready, milady,” Agatha said as she smoothed her hand across the dress once more.

“What if this is some kind of sick joke and Roderick is not inside the church standing by the altar waiting for me? I’ve not seen him in a couple of days. He could have changed his mind.”

“There. There.” Agatha hugged Siena. “You’re nervous as all brides are before they are married. It is only natural. Take some deep breaths.” Agatha patted Siena’s back as she tried to control her breathing. I’ll go inside and sit down and then you are to enter. If Roderick isn’t there, then I’ll come back out and we can leave.”

“Thank you,” Siena murmured as Agatha walked away. Siena waited and held her breath, slowly she let out her breath. It seemed like forever before she got up the nerve to shove the door open and enter the church. What had she told herself before? She was finished being afraid of everything. She was a strong woman . . . she hoped.

Siena gasped. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing. The church was filled with red and white roses. Sprays of flowers were on each pew and the altar was covered in blood red roses. Her wish had come true.

All heads turned toward her. Siena hoped she managed a small smile as she held her head high and took the first step to a new life with a man she hardly knew. Her legs were a little wobbly as she moved down the aisle.

When Roderick turned toward her, she noticed that his brothers stood beside him. They were all huge, strapping men. Roderick was maybe a couple of inches taller, but they all had those piercing black eyes. However, it was Roderick’s gaze that held her and kept her moving forward instead of running back out the door. Today he was especially handsome dressed in a white shirt and his red kilt.

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