The Pendulum by Tarah Scott

Author:Tarah Scott [Scott, Tarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2012-06-02T04:01:50+00:00

The Pendulum

by Tarah Scott

dropped to her knees beside the bed and looked into her father's eyes. She saw his pain and had to force back a cry.

His hand fell limp over the side of the bed and she gently lifted it onto the covers. His mouth moved as if to speak, then he took several labored breaths.

"Father," she said, catching her voice before it broke,

"rest."

He tried speaking again, only to whisper something incomprehensible. Airin gave Deryll a questioning look. He shook his head, then dropped to a squat beside her. His shoulder brushed hers and Airin closed her eyes, thankful for his strength. She breathed deeply and opened her eyes.

Her father was looking at Deryll as he whispered,

"Protect."

Embarrassment tinged her cheeks with warmth when Deryll nodded.

Douglas shifted his gaze onto her. "Land yours."

She shook her head stubbornly. "Nay. You will be well soon. I am not—" He grabbed her arm again with surprising strength.

"There!" She bit back tears. "You are still strong."

"W-wed," Douglas said with a tightening grip. "To-day."

"Father," tears washed her eyes, "you will heal."

His gaze hardened. Even at heaven's door, the weight of his authority remained strong. "Today," he repeated.

"He is right," Cerdwin said. "God have mercy, if he does not live, his land is yours. 'Tis no small parcel, and King Robert will command you to marry—without delay. The king's 51

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