The Highlander's Stolen Heart by Donna Fletcher

Author:Donna Fletcher
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Emma gripped the back of the chair tighter, her legs having grown so weak from the shocking news that she thought she would collapse. How could her father do such a thing?

Rogan walked over to her and held out his hand. “Sit, while I explain.”

She did not argue. She took his hand and allowed him to help her sit. She tried to keep her mind clear, but that was impossible. If she was truly wed to Rogan, it meant her life was forever changed, but what of her sisters?

“I can tell you have many questions,” he said, sitting in the chair next to her. “Let me explain, and then we can discuss it.”

She nodded, though one thought kept poking at her. Go see your father.

“There was a section in the marriage agreement that stated if for any reason Heather and my marriage could not take place, then you and I were to wed. So your father had us married by proxy. He feared for his clan if something should happen to him. With us wed, your clan is protected.”

“Why not marry you and Heather by proxy?” Emma’s eyes turned wide with fear. “Oh my God, he thinks we will never find Heather, that she is lost to us forever.” Tears stung her eyes.

“I gave you my word we would find her and we will, Patience as well,” he said.

“But what of my father?” she said. “Why does he give up on Heather?”

Go see your father. The words tolled like a warning bell in her head.

“He is not giving up on Heather,” Rogan assured her, though he did wonder if the old man simply did not have the strength to see the task done.

“I am going to see my father,” she announced, as if it was already decided.

“We will in a few weeks.”

She stood. “No, now.”

Rogan stood as well. “Emma, there are things that must be settled between us first.”

“Nothing will be settled between us until I speak with my father.”

“Speaking with your father will change nothing,” Rogan said. “We are wed and we will stay wed. Your life is with me now. This is your home.”

“And you expect me to simply accept this?”

He reached out to take her hand, and he did not like that she took an abrupt step away from him. “It is done and cannot be undone.”

“It is not done for me until I speak with my father,” she said.

He stepped toward her, and she scooted away from him. “I ask again, do you care for me, Emma?”

She stared at him, not sure how to answer and surprised herself when she said, “Do you care for me?”

“Very much,” he said and took another step toward her.

Her heart nearly burst from her chest it beat so rapidly. He had not taken time to think. He had answered without hesitation. Could he have truly spoken from his heart?

Another step brought him in front of her and he eased his arm around her waist and drew her close to him.

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