[2015] Into the Highlander's World by Samantha Leal

Author:Samantha Leal [Leal, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 27963903
Published: 2015-08-31T06:00:00+00:00

6.

Andrew led her to a chamber and opened the door. Inside a fire was roaring in the hearth and the heat oozed from it and warmed her bones.

“You are cold,” he said as he took his hand in hers. “Here, take this pelt.”

He passed her the fur of a wolf and draped it around her shoulders. Gwen looked up at him and their eyes locked. He really was a very handsome man. There were centuries between them, but she had never felt more drawn to anyone before in her entire life. She smiled at Andrew and he smiled in return.

“You will be safe here,” he whispered as he rubbed her shoulders. “We are keeping your arrival a secret. We have to keep you safe so we can return you to your own people when the time comes.”

Gwen felt a wave of relief rush over her. Even though she wanted to get to know Andrew more, she didn’t think she would be cut out for life in the Scottish Highlands. She would have done anything to go back to her crappy apartment and curl up on the mattress on the floor.

“Please do not leave this room,” he said as he reached up and touched her cheek. “I will send guards to watch over you, and you will be safe here.” He held onto her chin and stared deep into her eyes. “You really are a true beauty, Gwen.”

Her heart began to hammer hard in her chest and her skin prickled. It had been such a long time since a man had looked at her with pure appreciation and longing. She couldn’t even remember the last time Chris had kissed her, never mind made her feel wanted and adored.

“Andrew,” she whispered, “I’m afraid… I’m so far from home and I don’t think you understand… I am not from this time.”

He took her hand in his and held it close to his heart.

“I do understand,” he whispered. “And I will do everything I can to make sure you are returned.”

He made his way to the chamber door and turned back to look at her. She watched the way he clenched his fists and his heavy chest lifted and fell as he breathed. She wanted to run at him, tear at his clothes and kiss him, but she knew that he had a mission and she couldn’t lose control. Andrew and his father had to do what was right for their clan. They had to fight the Mathesons and win back their land and their honor.

“Sleep well, Gwen,” Andrew smiled at her before he unlocked the door and stepped out into the hallway. As he closed it behind him, she heard the heavy latches fall and lock behind him. She was alone in a castle and her head was swimming.

She made her way over to the bed and crawled underneath the scratchy cover, wrapping herself tightly in the wolf pelt and closing her eyes.

She thought back to the apartment and the sword. How had

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