The Earl's Forsaken Bride: Scottish Historical Romance (A Laird to Love Book 6) by Tammy Andresen

Author:Tammy Andresen [Andresen, Tammy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-05-13T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Six

A lump in Callum’s throat made it difficult to swallow. First, because her need for his approval nearly brought him to his knees. Elizabeth deserved to be lifted high above mere men, and instead, life had beaten her down low.

Second, because she stepped in front of him wearing an everyday dress that should have looked mundane, but instead she appeared angelic. He couldn’t wait to wrap her in the finest silks and softest wools. He’d have his tartan made into a wrap and cover her in nothing else as he slowly made love—

“Doesn’t she look exquisite?” the dressmaker gushed, clearly deciding to participate whole-heartedly in the sale. She likely thought he might buy more dresses or she was attempting to make up for her earlier behavior.

“Aye,” he returned barely taking his eyes off Elizabeth. “We’ll take another and be out of yer way.” He had every intention of buying her many dresses, but not from this woman.

They left the shop with Elizabeth wearing one of the gowns they had purchased. A dark blue habit of sturdy material, perfect for traveling. As she tucked her now-gloved hand into the crook of his arm, she beamed up at him. “You didn’t have to purchase anything for me, but it is lovely to be in a real dress again.”

He stopped, passing their parcels to the driver and then handing her into the carriage. As the door snapped shut, he pulled her into his lap, his arms wrapping around her. “I plan to purchase ye a great deal more.” He found her lips as she settled between his thighs. The carriage began rumbling down the street but they hardly noticed.

Finally, she broke away from his kiss. “Much as I appreciate that, I couldn’t possibly accept. I’ll have to find a way to purchase appropriate clothing for myself—”

His mouth hung open as he looked at her then. “As yer husband, I’ll take care of any needs that ye have.”

“Like my father?” she bit out, leaning away from him then.

“I already told ye, lass, I’ll make sure ye’ve got yer own money that will keep ye from ever doin’ laundry agin.”

She huffed a breath. “I thought you understood. I know I don’t have much. I wasn’t doing a wonderful job of it, but I was taking care of myself. And while I will be your wife, I still want some measure of independence. I never want to be taken unawares like that again.”

He stared at her, trying to understand what the bloody hell she was talking about. He would always provide for her. He would never leave her in the lurch as her father had done. “I’m not going have you taken in laundry while yer my countess.”

She wrenched off his lap then and sat across from him, crossing her arms. “After the war, were you the same man?”

“Gads, no.” He scratched his head mystified why she wouldn’t want a proper wardrobe.

“Well, I’m not the same woman either. And I can’t just spend your money

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