A Spanking Good New Year: Short Story Collection by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books
Published: 2017-01-18T06:00:00+00:00

At a little past noon the following day, Anna rode into the massive courtyard. The guards recognised her tartan, and she flung free her hood to dispel any questions that she was truly Lady Annalise. Her grandmother met her at the entryway, looking horrified, and relieved that the girl was unharmed.

“I should skin you, child for setting out like you’ve done!” Eara was a strict woman, known for her temper.

Anna had expected it, but was quickly on the defense. They walked into a large formal sitting area, colorfully festooned in rich seasonal colors. A tree was decorated in the corner, but was much smaller than the grand one in the entrance.

“Grandmother, please! I just cannot marry The Falcon. I beg of you to protect me. I won’t be any trouble and I promise I will do as you bid of me,” Anna pled, trying to keep the tears at bay.

“You do know they will know immediately where to find you, child?” Eara stated pouring them both some hot tea. “I call your father an idiot, but he is actually a very intelligent creature at times.”

Anna smiled, knowing the history between her grandmother and father. There was certainly no love lost. “I’m sure they will come, but if I have you…” She smiled as she tried to charm the older lady, and knew it was partly working.

“Finish your tea. I’ll have the maid draw you a hot bath. Foolish girl, you could have caught your death out there on the roads this time of year!” Eara hissed, ringing the bell for the servants. Her stomach turned as she contemplated everything that could have happened. “I bet you never slept either?”

Anna hadn’t, she was too cold and had hurried to reach the safety of these walls.

“I will think about the options while you rest. In the morning, we will convene and discuss the issues.” Eara was examining her granddaughter with new eyes. She was young, beautiful, and of marriageable age. The Falcon had a reputation that preceded him, much like her own. However, while she had heard of his notoriety, it was his generosity that had her contemplating whether the man was worthy.

Anna put down her glass and went to respectfully kiss her grandmother’s cheek. “Thank you, Granny,” she sighed, then walked with a servant toward the first bit of refuge she had had in days.

After a luxurious bath with cinnamon scented soap, Anna plopped on the bed and drifted off into a peaceful slumber. The fire in her room was lulling her, a comfort that the night before had failed to provide. It was the first time in a week that she felt safe.

She was curious if they had started out in search of her yet, or if Charlotte had prolonged the delay as Anna had asked. A pain of regret settled on her at knowing what she had asked of someone who was more of a friend then maid. Her father might have whipped her, thinking she might be hiding more than she was letting on.

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