Johanna Lindsey - Viking Family Tree 03 by Surrender My Love

Author:Surrender My Love [Love, Surrender My]
Language: eng
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Published: 2012-02-05T14:11:59+00:00

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He did not answer for a moment. He was still staring in bemusement at Erika's stiff back. Loki take her, how did she dare to speak on his behalf?

"Selig?"

" 'Tis always worse in the morn," he said absently.

"Is it getting no better?"

"It is—nay, I swear it is," he added when he saw her doubting expression. " 'Tis just sudden movements and loud noises make it seem otherwise—sometimes. Not always. But maybe some quiet would be in order."

"Certainly." Kristen was nothing but solicitous now, straightening his pillows, smoothing his brow. "Rest until your meal is prepared. I will have Edith bring—"

"Nay, not her. In fact, if you would do me a service, keep her busy with other tasks. I needs must expend myself too much when she is about."

Kristen chuckled. "Poor Selig. Not feeling up to your usual seductions?"

"Teasing does not come under the heading of quiet," he grumbled.

"I suppose not." She sighed. "Very well, I will keep the wench away until you want her back. Will Eda do?"

"Your Eda will be most welcome."

The door closed a moment later. Erika did not turn around. She hoped he meant to sleep off his present pain. She hoped he would not ask why she had said what she did, because she had no answer for herself, much less for him. Most of all, she hoped he would simply ignore her today. He was good at ignoring her—when he wasn't giving her his undivided attention.

"Are you married, Erika No Heart?"

So much for hoping.

"That is not my name, and nay, I am not—though I will be soon."

Her tone dared him to deny it. For the moment he didn't bother. "Who is your betrothed?"

"I know not. My brother is arranging it. 'Tis where he went."

"You did not want to do the choosing yourself?" he asked with a degree of surprise.

"It mattered not to me. My brother loves me. He will choose well for a strong alliance. I do not expect to be disappointed."

"Yet disappointed you will be, for there will be no marriage now, will there?"

"Because you think I will never have my freedom back?" she asked.

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