Paranormal Romance: Carnal Reconciliation (Historical Highlander Bear Shifter Romance) (Scottish Historical Paranormal Romance Book 3) by Raina Wilde

Author:Raina Wilde [Wilde, Raina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Silk Sheets Publishing
Published: 2016-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

It was not long after that Aiden, once again dressed in his kilt, led the horses through the forest to join her in the task. Skye was pleased to see that the seasoned hunting horses did not balk at the scent or sight of blood. Together they made quick work of the wolves. Three large pelts and two smaller, from the wolf that Aiden had mangled, were rolled and tied to the back of their saddles.

Skye glanced down at her blood-streaked body.

“I think my brother will know what we’ve been up to.” She spread her hands to her sides so that Aiden could take in the gory mess that she had become. “Do you regret the pants now?” she teased.

“I must say, you look a sight better covered in a gown than blood. But,” Aiden kicked his horse forward and waved for her to follow. “Your brother will not know where you’ve been.”

Aiden refused to answer Skye’s requests for information as to where he was leading her. Instead, he led them deeper and deeper into the forest. Skye looked up at the bright sun. Not much of the day had passed, and yet so much had happened. She guessed that those in the castle were only now finishing their morning meal.

When Aiden finally stopped his horse, Skye could hear the tinkling of rushing water ahead. She dismounted and followed him through the thick brush to reveal a small spring that was steaming among the rocks.

“A hot spring.” Skye gasped. “I’ve heard tales that they bring bad omens.” She glanced at Aiden to see if he had heard the same.

“Nonsense.” He laughed. “My brothers and I have been swimming here for ages, and our father before that. Go ahead and rinse your clothes out, hand them to me and I will hang them to dry. It doesn’t take long with the strong breezes that blow this time of year.”

“Absolutely not.” Skye stared at Aiden in shock. “I’m not taking my clothes off with you standing here watching.”

“I won’t watch then.” He laughed at her discomfort. “If you don’t want.”

“Go stand over there.” She pointed to the other side of the clearing.

“Then how will your clothes get dry?”

“I’ll hang them.” She pushed against his back. “Now go over there and don’t turn around until I say.”

“Alright.” He crossed to the far side of the spring. “But just so you know, I’ll need to wash as well.” Aiden shot a devilish look over his shoulder that had Skye blushing to her toes. “Don’t worry, the water’s not all that clear. If you stay below the surface I will not see a thing.”

“We can take turns.” Skye cried in panic.

“Not if you want to be back to the castle before sundown, we can’t.” He had a point. If they waited for her clothes to dry, before rinsing his, that process would take all day. With a resigned sigh she began unlacing her vest. At least the leather would rinse clean and dry quickly.

She shuffled back and forth from the spring to a nearby tree.

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