The Highlander's Unexpected Wife by Tarah Scott & KyAnn Waters

Author:Tarah Scott & KyAnn Waters [Scott, Tarah & Waters, KyAnn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scarsdale Publishing, Ltd
Published: 2019-03-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“Commissioned by King George?” Erin jerked her gaze onto Mrs. Cummings, who stood in the doorway, a tray of tea in hand. Mister McIntyre released Erin and she took three quick steps back, her eyes locked with his. “You lie,” she whispered.

He shook his head. “I assure you, Miss Lennox, I speak the truth.”

“You are working with Lord Weston?” Mrs. Cummings said.

Surprise shone on his face. “May I ask who you are, madam?”

The housekeeper hurried to the table between the two couches in front of the hearth and set down the tray. “I am Lady Alison’s housekeeper, Mrs. Cummings. I accompanied her when he…brought her here.”

Mister McIntyre’s eyes sharpened. “What do you know of his lordship’s business?”

She opened her mouth to reply, then her eyes narrowed. “I would ask you the same, sir. Who are you?”

Erin repressed a hysterical laugh when he bowed and said, “James McIntyre, at your service, ma’am. As I just explained, I am with Bow Street.”

She lifted a brow. “So ye say. How do we know you are telling the truth?”

“I see why Hunter chose you as Lady Alison’s companion.”

“Flattery will get you nowhere,” she replied.

Amusement flickered in his eyes, then he angled his head in acknowledgement and said, “Of course not.” He turned his attention to Erin. “Tell me, Miss Lennox, exactly what do you know?”

She lifted her chin. “We are not telling you anything. For all we know, you are not who you say you are.”

He gave a slow nod, then his gaze shifted onto Mrs. Cummings. “Madam, I can only ask that you trust me or, at the very least, remain silent until his lordship returns. He will explain all.”

Mrs. Cummings grunted. “I warn you, sir, if either of you harm Lady Alison—or Miss Lennox—I will go straight to the constable.”

Erin stared at Mrs. Cummings, surprised that the housekeeper would protect her.

“Mrs. Cummings, I imagine that you are aware his lordship has concerns about Lady Alison remaining in her home,” Mister McIntyre said.

“Of course. Her cousin is not an honorable man.”

“Henry?” Erin said. “What has he done?”

Mrs. Cummings and Mister McIntyre exchanged a glance, then Mister McIntyre said, “He is determined to secure his future by marrying Lady Alison.”

Erin frowned. “Impossible. He couldn’t possibly have designs on Alison. She has been betrothed to Robert for years.”

“I assure you, Miss Lennox, that would not have stopped him.” He frowned. “Miss Lennox, we should get you back home.”

Erin barked an unladylike laugh before catching herself. “I am not going anywhere. At least, not until Alison returns.”

“Do you prefer that your father demand you marry a complete stranger?”

She hadn’t thought of that. But what did it matter? Her father cared nothing for her, her reputation, or her wishes. As his daughter, he would think only of what she could do for him. If word didn’t get out that Mister McIntyre had taken her in his carriage by force, her father would say nothing to Mister McIntyre. She, however, was another story. He would show his displeasure with the back of his hand.

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