To Sin With a Viking by Willingham Michelle

Author:Willingham, Michelle [Willingham, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Viking, General, Romance, Historical, Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 9780373297504
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-07-23T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

A blade grazed the back of his neck.

‘I find that I’m not so willing to lend you my hospitality, Hardrata.’ Ivar held his knife steady. ‘Especially when you’re threatening one of my guests.’

Styr said nothing, but lifted his hands up, allowing Caragh to escape. He made no denial of what he’d done, though it was meant to be a warning, not a threat. An innocent like Caragh had no idea what she’d done by kissing the Norseman.

Did she genuinely want the man? Or did she have another motive?

The blade left his neck, and he turned slowly. Caragh stood between them and explained, ‘He was not threatening me. Styr was warning me about putting myself in a position that could be harmful.’

Her voice remained calm, as if nothing at all had happened. As if they’d never argued.

Slowly, she took the knife from Ivar’s hands. ‘I know he was right. As a woman, I shouldn’t have gone off alone.’

‘No one in this house would harm you,’ Ivar said quietly. ‘Did he...bother you?’ From the grim tone of the man, it sounded as if Ivar wouldn’t have minded killing him.

The feeling was mutual. Seeing Caragh yield to the Norseman, softening beneath his lips, had evoked a feral sense of possession. Styr couldn’t fathom why it would irritate him.

‘I am fine.’ She placed her hand upon Ivar’s arm and sent a glance back at Styr as if warning him to stay away.

* * *

Throughout the next hour, he said nothing at all while Ivar told Caragh stories of their homeland. The man wove tales of adventure, showing her treasures of silver and gold. Her eyes were bright with interest, and a smile lingered upon her mouth.

Yet each time she glanced at Styr, he saw the unrest behind those violet eyes. She feared what he would do when they found her brother within the city. The truth was, he didn’t know. Instinct forced him towards a path of revenge, but when he thought of causing her anguish, his gut tightened.

The feelings of a woman shouldn’t matter. But he was acutely aware of every movement she made, every word she spoke.

And that was more dangerous than anything else.

* * *

When her brothers arrived later that night, Styr withdrew even further, until Ronan approached him.

‘What did you find?’ Styr asked.

‘Your ship was taken by the Danes,’ Ronan answered, confirming what he’d learned from Onund. ‘My brother and your men were sold into slavery.’ He nodded towards Ivar. ‘I understand you found some of them.’

Styr told him what he’d learned, ending with, ‘We are still looking for your brother.’

Ronan gave a nod, but his eyes were fixed upon Ivar and Caragh. ‘What of him? You seem to be allowing him to spend time with our sister.’

‘That is her choice to make.’ He turned back to the man, considering whether or not to tell him the truth about Elena. Already he’d allowed the man to draw false conclusions about Caragh and him. Though he’d wanted the use of their ship, it might be wiser to break the alliance.

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