Claiming His Lady by Saskia Knight

Author:Saskia Knight [Knight, Saskia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Ancient Civilizations, historical romance, Women's Fiction, 17th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Medieval & Ancient World, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, romantic suspense, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Highlander, Rough & Tumble, Fantasy, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Dark Ages, Norfolk Knights series, Novella Length, North Norfolk England
Publisher: Bay Books; 2 edition
Published: 2014-01-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

It was early morning and Rowena would normally have enjoyed the ride through the beech forest. Saher rode beside her and their men behind. It was still in the forest, the only sound being the softened tread of their horses’ hooves on the thick carpet of twigs and bracken on the forest floor, and the birdsong and rustling leaves of the majestic beech trees above them. But it was not still in her mind which constantly worried about the fortune hidden in casks in her warehouse. The warehouse was under constant guard—day and night—but it wouldn’t be long before suspicions were roused. It had to be moved soon. But it could not be moved while Saher was glued to her side.

“Are you sure you can spare the time to go hawking, sir? Shouldn’t you be in Norwich, on business?”

“I will go when I’m ready. I intend to claim the attentions of my wife before I leave here.”

“And what do you think I will do if you leave me ‘unclaimed’? Raise an army? Bar the door?”

“I’m sure you’re capable of all of those things.” He leaned over and grabbed the reins of her horse, pulling her towards him until their legs were pressed against each other. “But I know how to bring you to my side. I know we will be good together. I just need to convince you of this matter.”

“By seducing me?”

“I can think of no more effective way. And, no way more suiting to my desire.”

She yanked the reins back into her hands and urged her horse on, shooting him an arch look. “So… interesting, if I wish you away, I need to sleep with you.”

He frowned. “Admit it, you do not wish me away. You enjoy our talk, our touches, our kisses.”

She refused to look at him, to give him the satisfaction of knowing he was correct. “I certainly do not admit it. But you have given me a quandary. I have no liking for the presence of a husband watching my every move. I have no liking to share my control of the estate and, contrary to what you may think, I have no liking to be bedded. And yet you will not leave me in peace until you have bedded me.”

“So, ’tis easily solved. Come, we should return at once to the castle solar. There I can do the task at hand.”

Her lips threatened to curve into a smile at the combined look of humour and lust in his eyes. She bit her lip, trying to compose her face into a haughty expression. She feared she did not succeed. “Sir, it would not be proper.”

“And you are so proper, my lady.” He grinned, smacked her horse on the backside and they both galloped off to where his men were waiting with the hawks.

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