The Legendary Highlander by Donna Fletcher

Author:Donna Fletcher [Fletcher, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-03T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Varrick all but shoved his wife into his solar, then rushed the door closed to turn his anger on her and demand, “Are you with child?”

Fia drew her head back, her husband’s remark more an accusation than a question. “How could I be? We have not coupled.”

“That is not what I asked,” he said curtly.

With a quick scrunch of her brow and tilt of her head, she asked, “Are you inquiring if I carry another man’s bairn?”

Varrick took a hasty step toward her. “I am.”

Instinct or fear would have a person jumping back away from him, since the size of him alone overpowered much like a prey about to descend on its victim, but she forced herself to stay as she was. And if that did not frighten her, the blue of his eyes resembling a stormy sky about to unleash torrential rain certainly did, and she understood why so many were unable to meet his eyes when irritation sparked in them.

Fia took a soft breath to calm her racing heart, his accusation completely unexpected, then made sure to meet his eyes and not cower. “It would be a miracle if I were since I have invited no man to take my maidenhead as I have told you.” She continued, preventing him from responding. “And that is a privilege meant only for my husband.”

Bloody hell, was that an invitation? He wondered.

Knowing what his remark would likely be, she went on talking. “And it will take trust for you to believe my word, for the only other way to prove my word is for us to consummate our vows and for you to learn for yourself that I speak the truth.”

Another possibility struck him. Were her intentions to tempt him and spellbind him to her?

Fia wondered over the suddenness of the question until a possibility came to her. “That is why people stare at me strangely. Tongues whisper that I may be with child.” She shook her head. “That is nonsense. The men may not understand the time it takes and the signs that show to confirm a woman is with child, but a woman certainly does. The women here would know it is too soon for me to know if I carried your child.” She shook her head. “And wonder if I carry another man’s child.”

Varrick listened as thoughts of coupling with her crowded his head and an anger taking hold at the thought of any man, but him, touching her.

An unexpected, gentle smile lit Fia’s face. “Though I do wonder if I will be like my mum. She knew right after making love with my da that his seed had taken root and a female child would flourish from it. I would not mind knowing the same.” Her smile drifted away. “Some here would not be happy with news that I carried your bairn and, if I ever did, I would fear for our child’s life.”

Varrick’s arm hooked his wife’s slim waist and tugged her against him, the thought of anyone harming her or their bairn sending a fiery rage through him.

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