Binding Vows (MacCoinnich Time Travels) by Catherine Bybee

Author:Catherine Bybee
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fiction
Publisher: Catherine Bybee
Published: 2014-03-31T11:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Within the hour Tara stood in front of Myra’s horse. The massive animal had a beautiful chestnut coat with a tuft of white on her nose. She was calm, quiet, and huge. One of the stable hands tossed a small saddle over the blanket placed across her broad back as Tara watched.

Myra did the introductions. “Meg, this is my friend, Tara. Now, I have told her of your sweet disposition, so don’t make me a liar.” Myra turned to Tara. “She really is quite calm. I’m sure you’ll be able to handle her well enough.”

Tara wasn’t so sure. Maybe she should ride with Duncan on Durk. It would be easier than riding Meg alone.

“Horses can sense when you’re afraid.” Duncan led his mount toward the women. “Let the horse know who you are, and that you are the master.”

“I don’t feel much like a master.” Tara sent him a wry look. “And I’m scared to death.”

He handed his reins to a squire who stood by. “Here,” he took Tara’s hand, and placed her palm on Meg’s nose. “This way she can smell you and become familiar with you.” He leaned in, sniffed her hair and sent a shot of awareness through her body. “Ahh, lass, like roses.”

His attention brought a flush to her face.

“I see I’m no longer needed here.” Myra’s face turned red. “Have a wonderful ride.”

Tara choked on a laugh. The word ride had so many meanings, and with Duncan sniffing her hair, it was hard to keep her mind on the horse instead of on erotic thoughts about him

Myra’s eyes grew large. She laughed a nervous little sound and covered her smile with her hand. “I mean time... Have a wonderful time.”

When Tara grinned, Myra’s face turned scarlet before she scurried away.

Duncan watched his sister’s haste. “What would she know of that kind of riding?”

Tara’s laugh grew deeper. “About as much as me I’m afraid.”

“How much is that?” His frown grew deeper.

“Enough to know the word ‘riding’ can have more than one meaning.” She watched her words sink in.

“I doubt my sister knows any such thing.”

“Men are so naïve,” Tara said under her breath.

“Myra hasn’t been exposed to the ways between a man and a woman.”

“So, you assume she knows nothing?” They faced each other now. The squire holding Durk’s reins took a step back.

“Of course she knows nothing. She’s innocent.” Anger dipped into his voice.

Tara rolled her eyes. “Let me ask you something. When you were innocent, how much did you know? How much had you been told or figured out on your own?”

Duncan started to squirm, clearly not comfortable with the direction the conversation had turned.

“Uhh huh, I thought so. I’ll let you in on a little secret.” She leaned in for effect and lowered her voice. “Women talk! Even us virgins. We also have hormones urging us toward certain needs. God made us that way so the world would repopulate. Or, don’t you pay attention in church?”

His astounded look made her break out in laughter.

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