The Highlander's Hope - A Contemporary Highland Romance by MacKay Cali

Author:MacKay, Cali [MacKay, Cali]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-11-07T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Cat followed Iain through the ruined part of the home, the stone walls climbing up to an open sky, the roof long gone. Moss and vines clung to the surface, the earth’s attempts to reclaim its own, while still-standing arches and window openings harkened to what once had been.

Though it didn’t come close to rivaling the famous castles and manor homes in size, there was something about the place. The details and beauty of line and form spoke of an elegance still not lost, despite the crumbling and decaying effects of time and the harsh Scottish elements.

Cat thought she could spend an eternity exploring the manor and its grounds, and never find all the secrets that lay hidden away, waiting to be discovered. It was with a pang that she thought of her time here soon coming to an end, but she quickly pushed those thoughts away, knowing it did no good to dwell on the inevitable.

“Did Mrs. Gordon give any indication as to where the tunnels might be?”

“Just beyond these open ruins is a part of the home that’s in better shape, though it’s cut off from the rest of the home because of the roof collapse here. It’s still not in great condition though, and because it still has its roof, it’s even more dangerous than this section here. We’d discussed tearing it down, or building some parts of it back up, though we never came to any final decisions.”

Cat’s foot slipped on the algae-covered stones, but she managed to regain her balance before twisting an ankle or falling on her rear. Iain gave her a quick glance followed by an eye roll, since he clearly thought her accident prone. Where he’d get such an idea, she hadn’t a clue.

Iain grabbed her hand and held on, supporting her when she needed it. “Once we’re done here, I’d like to go back to the tunnels by the Bleeding Heart. If not today, then tomorrow. I don’t feel like we explored it thoroughly.”

“Isn’t there something we can use to find the caves? Would it be sonar?” She didn’t know much about these things.

“My assistant is looking into what options would be best, and will have them shipped here in the next few days.” He squeezed through an opening in a wall, and then gave her a hand climbing through.

“You didn’t tell him what you needed the stuff for, did you?” That was the last thing they needed. One more person looking for the Hope.

“He’s my assistant, Cat, not my BFF. I don’t have to explain myself to him.”

“He’s not going to find it odd that you’re looking for cave detection equipment?”

“And a metal detector.”

She sighed. “Great.”

His lips quirked into an amused smile. “Cat, it doesn’t matter if he thinks it odd. He’s my assistant. It’s his job to do as I ask without giving it a second thought, and he’s loyal. He’d not be my assistant otherwise.”

“Does everyone always do as you say without questioning you?” She was sure that was the case when it came to his business at any rate.

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