Abandoned & Protected by Bree Wolf

Author:Bree Wolf
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781539153696
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-10-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two − Lost in the Woods

Returning to the front hall, Henrietta thought about the advice not only Rhona but now also Deidre had given her. Naturally, her fears argued that she ought not to trust them. However, Henrietta’s heart could not imagine either of those two women to cause her any intentional pain. On the contrary, for the first time in her life, Henrietta felt appreciated, welcomed, cared for and even loved. No one had ever before looked at her and seen the pain that lived in her heart. Not even Tristan and Anna.

However, maybe they couldn’t have. Maybe it had been Connor’s influence that had dragged it out of its hiding place and into the light of day. He had pushed her over the edge, forced her to feel and face her fears so that they were now edged into her face for all to see.

Climbing the stairs to her bedchamber, Henrietta stepped around a corner and collided with none other than Angus Brunwood.

Shocked, she stumbled backwards as did he. However, when his eyes met hers and recognition found him, a snarl came to his face. “English rat,” he hissed, his eyes narrowed into slits.

Taken aback by the hatred that poured from him, Henrietta felt rooted to the spot, staring at the old man as though he was a ghost risen from his grave.

The muscles in his jaw tightened as his cold eyes slid over her. “He doomed us all when he brought ye here.” Taking a step toward her, he whipped a carving knife from his coat. “I will slit yer throat before ye can curse us again.”

Terrified, Henrietta stumbled backwards until her back hit the wall, her hand reaching inside her own coat…to find the secret pocket empty.

Her dagger still lay beneath the pillow in her chamber.

“Wait!” she called, backing away as he came after her. “I don’t mean you any harm. I swear I−”

“Lies!”

“Please, I−”

“Angus!” Moira shouted, her voice harsh and final.

Glancing behind her, Henrietta saw the tall, young woman standing there with wide eyes. Then Moira shook off her initial shock and strode toward them. “Drop that knife, ye crazy, old fool!” Stepping between them, she snapped the carving knife from Angus’ grasp before turning to Henrietta. “Are ye all right?” Her eyes slid over her, and relief came to her face when she found no injuries. “Go and rest. I will speak to him.”

Nodding, Henrietta backed away. Her feet, however, would not carry her in the direction of her bedchamber. As though a predator was still after her, she felt the need for open space, not a confined room. And so she turned and hurried down the stairs, feeling the old man’s hateful glare burning a hole into the back of her head.

Without conscious thought, Henrietta crossed the front hall and slid out through the side door. However, when she reached the rose garden, its usual tranquillity irritated her nerves and the walls around her felt like a trap. Turning on her heel,

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