The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart (The Lady's Guide... Book 1) by Emmanuelle de Maupassant

Author:Emmanuelle de Maupassant [de Maupassant, Emmanuelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hot Historical Romance
Published: 2021-01-17T23:00:00+00:00

Following the passageway leading to the kitchens and the rear of the hall, the sound of laughter and merriment grew as Flora drew closer.

“Florrie!”

She whirled about at the calling of her name, to see Maggie behind. Setting down her pitcher, her friend clasped Flora in a swift embrace.

“Where have ye been?” Maggie kept her voice hushed. “I was lookin’ all aboot for ye.”

“In the laird’s chamber—and there’s nae need fer concern.” Flora offered what reassurance she could, knowing how Maggie did worry. “I was there of ma own will, and naught happened tae concern ye.”

Maggie’s brow rose. “That’s as may be, but I wished tae find ye for ma own reasons.” She drew Flora further into the shadows. “’Tis the arrival of Calder that has me anxious.”

Flora nodded, urging her friend to go on.

“I brought in the clootie for the laird tae carve and ’twas then Calder laid eyes on me. I tried tae keep out o’ sight, but Mrs. McTavish insisted I come out again tae serve the ale and he grabbed me aboot the wrist.” Maggie bit at her lip. “He remembered me bein’ yer maid, and wanted me tae tell him o’ that night o’ yer father’s death—about what happened tae ye, wandering off in the night, and if I had ought tae do wi’ it.”

“What did ye say?” Flora swallowed hard, her mouth suddenly dry.

“I said ’twas a dreadful shock tae me tae find ye gone and the laird dead, and that I left the castle myself on the morn, wishin’ tae have nae more tae do with Dunrannoch.”

“Did he believe ye, do ye think?”

Maggie shook her head. “I’d say he was suspicious. He looked about the hall keenly, as if tae spot ye.”

Flora’s mind jumped from one possibility to another. The matter on which Calder wished to speak with Ragnall had likely naught to do with her, but if he thought she might be here, who knew what he’d suggest.

The two were seated together at the high table. If she got close enough, she might be able to overhear their conversation.

“Give me the jug of ale, Maggie.”

“Nay! I will nae!” Maggie shook her head vehemently. “If ye be thinking o' going near Calder, ’twill be a mistake. The man is nae tae be trusted.”

“I’ll be careful, I promise.”

Reluctantly, Maggie handed her the pitcher and, with eyes lowered meekly, Flora entered the clamour of the hall.

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