The Seer by Hildie McQueen

Author:Hildie McQueen [McQueen, Hildie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-30T18:30:00+00:00

“Why did I open my mouth? What if my parents send Alasdair away?” Dallis and Fiona walked near the forest, gathering flowers to display on tables during the late day meal.

Fiona stooped and daintily picked several wildflowers. “I sincerely doubt yer mother will speak to yer Da about it. The only time she may speak will be if Cuthbert comes to them with a request for yer hand.”

“Nay.” Dallis shook her head. “Mother didn’t say anything when father was going to present me to the Macpherson’s son. If it wasn’t for yer father and Robertson agreeing to the clans uniting, I’d be betrothed to the horrible man now.”

Flowers were plentiful across the meadow. Sunlight streamed between tree limbs, sending rays to light upon the colorful buds. A rabbit scurried away as they walked into a clearing.

Dallis made her way to a stump, placed her basket on the ground and sat on the fallen tree. She followed a butterfly’s progress as it fluttered from bud to bud. “I think I’ll bring a blanket and a basket of food and come spend a day here.”

“What of the wild beasts?” Fiona looked toward the trees. “They will come with the smell of food.”

Although her friend was partly right, Dallis refused to allow her to ruin her plans. “Ye are overly dramatic.”

“Hmm,” Fiona replied noncommittally. “I must agree, nonetheless it is a good place for lovers to spend time alone.”

A butterfly landed on her skirts and Dallis watched it as its wings opened and closed. “If ye are considering stealing away with Guiles, I bet he’d be more than willing.”

The usually cheerful Fiona frowned. “I’m not so sure. He’s been avoiding me since the betrothal was announced.”

“That is interesting,” Dallis said. “He follows yer every movement, never once looking away when ye’re both in the same room. My brother is quite taken with ye. It is a good match.”

“I think so too,” Fiona said beaming. “I am very excited at becoming his bride and yer sister. I can’t imagine anything better.” Her friend jumped to her feet and continued to pick flowers. She looked over her shoulder at Dallis. “I think I’ll pick extra ones to be placed in our chambers.”

“What a great idea. I will help.” Dallis slid off the stump and began to walk about, picking only the younger blooms that had not quite opened yet. The tables at the feast were going to look splendid that night.

There was also something she needed to do. Alasdair had to be made aware her mother knew of her wishing to be with him and not Cuthbert. No doubt he’d also remind her of his station and inability to provide for her. Her mother was probably right when stating he was not the settling type of man.

Alasdair was not only a man without a home, but with his abilities, it would be dangerous to remain in one place too long. People like him were often persecuted or accused of witchcraft. The consequences of such accusations could bring death upon anyone married to him and their children.

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