Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Author:Kathleen E. Woodiwiss [Woodiwiss, Kathleen E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical, General
ISBN: 9780061758669
Google: npjevD0r650C
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2009-10-13T10:59:58+00:00

the most becoming style for her hair. Finally he caught Aislinn’s eye.

“Cherie, I would not frighten young Hlynn, but should I rise I fear she would tear the door asunder in her haste to leave. The water cools and I have wrinkles to my knees. Could you spare me a moment to end

this bath?”

Aislinn sent the young girl out on an errand, and with considerable relief Wulfgar climbed from the tub and resumed his dressing while Aislinn began to comb out her hair.

“I would have you wear the yellow gunna today, Aislinn,” Wulfgar said over his shoulde r. “The gown will

do you justice.”

“I beg to decline, monseigneur,” she returned and waited as his questioning gaze turned her way.

She

smiled. “I would save it for another affair.”

Wulfgar seemed somewhat bemused. “What affair is more important then meeting a king?”

Her smile widened into a beguiling grin and she shrugged her shoulders innocently. “I dare not say for what, Wulfgar, but did you not give me leave to choose as I may?”

He nodded. “I would but have you at your best and the color is becom ing.”

She rose and came to him, setting her hands upon his bronze chest as she lifted her gaze to his.

“There is another gunna I would wear and it is a rich gown.”

Her violet eyes plumbed the depth of his in silent plea. Wulfgar was dazzled by their beau ty and found it hard to remember the cause for argument. Aislinn caressed his chest lightly as she waited for his reply

and he could only sigh in submission. “ ’Tis your choice.”

Aislinn threw her arms about his neck and managed to place a kiss upon his ch eek while thanking him profusely. Wulfgar scowled and turned away. But some time later when she stood before him adorned in

her finery he had cause to silently vow he would not interfere again with her choice of gowns.

The gunna was of a rich creamy hue t rimmed about the neck and long flowing sleeves with a silken braid sewn with tiny pearls. The girdle of delicate gold links rode her trim hips with her own jeweled dagger occupying its sheath. Her hair had been woven upon her head into an intricate fashion and twined about

with narrow ribbons with a sprinkling of dainty, silk flowers of the off -white color. Her fair face glowed with its own radiance and her eyes against the black of her lashes were clear and sparkling violet.

In all of his rovings Wulfgar could not remember seeing a maid so fetchingly beautiful. For a moment he grew concerned, knowing Ragnor would be there, and he wondered what the day held for them.

Perhaps the wisest thing would be to leave her behind, but he did not fancy the thought of long hours

apart from her. He admitted to himself he had come to enjoy her companionship and did not grow bored with her as with other women when they were not abed. It was purely a selfish reason he had for taking

her with him.

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