Highlander Vows by Julie Johnstone

Author:Julie Johnstone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Historical Romance
Publisher: Julie Johnstone
Published: 2018-04-04T00:00:00+00:00

Lachlan watched Bridgette sleep until the sun had nearly fled the sky. He was loath to wake her and return to the castle, but he knew they must do so, whether they wanted to or not. He had a duty to his family and his clan—most especially to Graham—and now he had a duty to Bridgette, as well. He considered her his most sacred responsibility. He loved her as if she were already his wife. She had given him the gift of her heart, body, and soul. He would protect her no matter how great the sacrifice—even if it meant Graham would never forgive him.

Lachlan scrubbed a hand across his face as he swept his other one through Bridgette’s silky hair. He prayed things could be mended with Graham, but he wasn’t sure how to make his brother see that Lachlan had never set out to hurt him, that he would give his life for Graham’s if need be, but he could not give him Bridgette. Even if he could have, she’d never have allowed it. Her bravery in understanding and accepting this, though she had felt at one point honor bound to marry Graham, made Lachlan smile. Bridgette was a wise and passionate woman, which would make her an opinionated wife, something he would welcome. A timid wife never would have suited him.

Bridgette would be a fierce warrior in her own right, as his mother had been. Sudden fear squeezed his heart. He had admired Bridgette’s desire to be treated as equal to the men, even encouraged her brother to accept it, but now that she was going to be his wife, he didn’t so much care for the idea of her fighting on the front line. He had been inside her delicate body, held her warm, soft, lush womanly self, and though she had the honor and courage to match any man, she had a woman’s fragility that made her vulnerable.

He sucked air in between his teeth with a hiss. He knew that if he tried to deny her the right to fight side by side with him, she would rebel and possibly grow to resent him. He’d have to be very clever about keeping her safe. He stared at her for one more long breath. His chest tightened mercilessly at the sight of her snug in his plaid.

His instincts to protect Graham and Bridgette were at war with each other. He wanted to marry her now to give her the safety of his name, but he also would do all he could to ease his brother’s pain.

“Bridgette,” he whispered in her ear. She did not move but slept on with a smile. “Bridgette,” he murmured again, kissing her cheek. She moaned softy when his lips touched her, and he was immediately hard.

As much as he’d dearly love to take her again, they had to leave. The king would be departing tomorrow morning, and Lachlan needed to speak with him, Iain, and Alex. And he needed to try to speak to Graham.

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