The Highland Knight's Revenge by Lori Ann Bailey

Author:Lori Ann Bailey [Bailey, Lori Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Medieval
Published: 2020-05-25T18:30:00+00:00

What could Giric say? That he’d not felt at home anywhere until he’d met her? That seemed crazy. Although he’d only known her a few days, Jennet was the right woman for him. But did she feel the same? The slant of her body into his said she might.

“My mother was the younger sister to the queen consort of Scotland. She died from an illness when I was very young. My father was The MacDonald, Lord of the Isles. I have two older brothers, one of whom was just entering adulthood when he became the leader of the clan.”

“From what I’ve heard of clans, that is a huge responsibility.” She nodded in understanding.

“Aye, and my aunt thought it was too much for him to take on and to have to worry with me at the same time.”

“What did you do?” she asked.

He wondered if she knew she was thrumming her thumb across his in encouragement. He liked that she did it naturally, without thinking about what she was doing.

“She brought me to court to train with the king’s men and be her ward until my brother was well established.”

“And have you been back?”

“My home is on the Isle of Skye, but my place recently has been at my king’s side. ’Tis been too long.”

“Do you wish to return to Skye?”

“Aye, more than anything. I am pleased to serve with my king, but my heart will always be with my clan.”

She sat up and met his eyes directly. “You have earned another point, Sir Giric. A man who puts family above all else is someone to be valued.” Her tone was teasing, but he knew she meant it.

“Have ye ever been to Scotland?”

“Aye. It is where my uncle hid me away.” Her lips thinned.

“Well, if ye allow, I’ll take ye there, and ye can make memories that are pleasing.” His heart beat faster. Thinking of Jennet as his wife and being back with the clan was a desire he’d not truly acknowledged until now.

“And, Sir Giric, what boon do you think ye have won that I would accompany ye to such a place?”

“If ye see the Highlands the way I do, ’twill be enough of a reward in the viewing.”

“How does it compare to this?” She held out her free hand to encompass the beauty of the stream and forest before them.

“Ah, this cannae compare. Ye have to see the rich green mountains for yerself. Most have streams of water falling from their peaks and cliffs.”

“Perhaps one day I will see it.”

“’Twill be the most beautiful thing ye’ve ever laid yer eyes upon. There is only one thing that could make it bonnier.”

“What would that be?”

“Ye.” He reached out, touched her cheek with the back of his hand, and pulled it slowly and tenderly up the smooth surface. Yearning spread through him. He inched closer, his thigh so near hers that longing extended out from the point and tunneled its way through every part of him.

His gaze was drawn to her full, wine-colored lips, and the temptation to kiss her surged in his blood.

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