The Laird of Stonehaven by Connie Mason

Author:Connie Mason [Mason, Connie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781428517066
Publisher: Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc.
Published: 2011-11-02T18:34:53+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Blair’s legs were healing remarkably well. Only a dull redness and slight stinging remained. During the following days she was glad of Father Lachlan’s company, for Graeme’s obsession with finding the fire-starter kept him away from the keep for long periods of time. For some reason he had begun to sleep in his own bed, and Blair wondered if he feared her powers.

After a week of saying Masses and hearing confessions, Father Lachlan announced his intention to return to Gairloch. His reason for leaving was his fear that Niall might be behind the attacks on Blair’s life; he wanted to keep an eye on him. Blair bade him a teary good-bye and waved him off.

The night that Lachlan departed, Graeme entered Blair’s bedchamber and watched absently as she brushed her hair. He had a defeated look about him that Blair had never seen before.

“What is wrong?” she asked, giving him her full attention. Obviously, something was on his mind, and she waited patiently for him to tell her what was bothering him.

“I have no idea who set the fire and no information about the men who attacked you in the forest. Did Father Lachlan tell you anything helpful? We all seem to agree that either Niall or MacKay was behind the attacks upon your life. What puzzles me is how they or their men got inside the keep without being challenged. A MacArthur or MacKay would have been recognized as a stranger. However, no strangers were sighted that day.”

“I dinna like to think it, Graeme, but mayhap one of your kinsmen set the fire.”

“ ’Tis deplorable,” Graeme said, “but not impossible.”

He rose, took the brush from her hand and began drawing it through her hair. “It pains me to think one of my own people wishes you harm.”

“I canna change how people feel, Graeme, but those who know me are aware that I would do naught to harm them.”

“Aye. ’Tis why I dinna believe any of my kinsmen would deliberately hurt you. They have come to know you and depend upon your healing skills. Even Stuart has changed his mind about you, though ’twas not an easy thing for him to admit.”

He set the brush down and caressed her cheek with the back of his hand. Then he tipped her face up, lowered his head and kissed her.

“Sweet, so sweet,” he murmured against her lips. “I want to make love to you, Blair. ’Tis been a long time.”

I want the same thing. Fear of something unnamed kept her from voicing her need. “Do you think that’s wise?”

“What does wisdom have to do with wanting one another? What are you afraid of? Are you still feeling pain?”

“Nay.”

“Then let me make love to you.”

Blair could not deny him, nor did she want to. Since she still had her powers she supposed she was safe in believing she could guard her heart, so why should she deny herself the comfort of Graeme’s body? There was no shame in making love with one’s husband, or so she had been taught.

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