To Have a Highland Thief by Lori Ann Bailey

Author:Lori Ann Bailey [Bailey, Lori Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lori Ann Bailey
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Isaac awoke to his arm draped over Flora’s waist. She rested on her back, and somehow, he’d nuzzled up next to her, thighs touching, manhood erect. He was utterly content not to move, to relax into the comfort of the embrace and let her scent wash over him.

This was not supposed to happen.

He should be sated. Should be ready to go about the weekend and then retrieve his belongings. Be done with the criminal in his arms. But instead, the only thing he could think of was sinking into her and never stopping.

He shifted, trying to relieve the pressure, but all he succeeded in doing was waking the lass who turned toward him and gave a lazy smile, which she most likely wasn’t aware made her look sultry and inviting.

“I hope you slept well,” he said as he backed up and tossed the covers aside, putting distance between himself and her temptation.

“Aye, I did.” Even the sound of her voice was now stirring desire as the cords vibrated through his ears. He had to remember that looking at her was what had gotten him into this mess to begin with.

She climbed from the bed and sauntered over to the window to glance out. She looked lovely in her shift, the backside of her shapely legs teasing him with a glimpse of her glowing skin. A vision of her standing in his study—staring out the window, her long hair unbound and falling in chestnut ribbons to her waist—flashed in his mind. It was so sudden and unnerving he had to turn. But it was too late.

He wanted that. He wanted to be able to take her home and see her enjoy his view.

A sane part of him said, but what will she take from you if you let her into your home? Clenching his fists as reason returned, he retrieved his clothes and started to dress.

“You will probably have a nice view from the house windows this weekend.”

She smiled, and it pleased him until he noticed a sadness creep in.

“Do you have an objection?”

“Aye, but ’tis silly.”

“What is it?”

“It will make it difficult to face my view when I return home.” Then her shoulders drooped. “Well, until I go to Edinburgh. It doesn’t matter what the view will be there because no matter how beautiful, ’twill be a cage.”

“Once you have returned what you took, I’ll see to this Alastair character for you.”

She stiffened and straightened her shoulders. “I will take care of my own problems.”

Now she was just being stubborn. He wanted to help. It was what he did best, and by damn, he might not approve of what she did, but he would not leave Scotland with her in trouble. And he would have to see to it that William stopped her from stealing in the streets. The next time she got caught, it could mean jail or worse. He couldn’t let that happen.

Pulling his boots on, he started, “Fredrick should . . .” Before he could finish, there was a knock on the door.

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