Viridis by Calista Taylor

Author:Calista Taylor [Taylor, Calista]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, Mystery, Fiction, Historical, Scotland, London, Sci Fi, Scottish, erotic romance, highlander, steam punk, highland, romance steampunk
Publisher: Calista Taylor
Published: 2011-10-27T10:44:03+00:00

Chapter Twenty Eight

Gavin sat across from his friend, his heart heavy with guilt. Guilt, not only for the kiss stolen so many months ago, but also for being less than honest with Seth about his feelings for Phoebe. Though Phoebe agreed he’d be the one to tell Seth, he was hoping to leave it for another time, so as not to ruin their night together.

Seth took a sip of his whisky, and then rested the glass on his knee, his finger running around the smooth edge. “Clark and Moore wanted me to speak to you. I know you’ve made runs for them before, but I think they have something different in mind this time around.”

Gavin sat back and ran his hand through his hair with a sigh. At least this, he could deal with. “Do ye ken what they’re transporting and from where?”

“They did not say, but I’m guessing weapons—and a large quantity at that. With the type of funding they’ve got at their disposal, they’re likely dealing with Scotland’s Am Freiceadan. I think Moore and Clarke have started hoarding whatever weapons they can get, knowing they’ll need them if they can manage to raise the monies needed to fund a revolution.”

“From The Watch? Aye, I could see how it’d be to their advantage. A revolution has the potential to weaken the Queen and government enough for them to not be a bother for some time.”

Am Feiceadan, known as The Watch, was the group responsible for giving Scotland the edge it needed to win its independence from England twenty years ago, its members notorious for their fighting prowess.

Gavin gave it some thought. “Wouldna be difficult to slide the cases in with the other cargo. Problem is, if I get caught with the weapons and they’re traced to the Cause, they’d make my life difficult and it wouldna be verra pleasant.”

“I know. You’d escape the sentence of treason, seeing as you’re not a subject of the Crown, but it does not mean they couldn’t charge ye with something carrying an equally gruesome sentence. Either way, it will not be a pleasant way to leave this earth. I’ve debated for days whether to tell you of their plans. In the end, I figured I’d put it to you, seeing as you’ve helped them in the past. I only hope you’ll take into account the dangers involved when making your decision.”

Gavin smiled, some of the tension going as he joked with his friend. “Only helped because ye needed to get to and from the Outlands. With a trip like that, I wouldna trust yer sorry arse to any of the other airships. Phoebe would have my hide if anything ever happened to ye.” He polished off the remainder of his drink in one go, filling his glass again. He waved the bottle at Seth in question.

“Aye, go on then.” Seth leaned forward extending his glass for Gavin to fill. “Truth is, after leaving for the Outlands, I’d not have been surprised if she wished me dead.

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