Plaid Attitude (Bad in Plaid Book 7) by Caroline Lee

Author:Caroline Lee [Lee, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-02-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Almost a fortnight had passed since that horrible, wonderful Easter, and much had changed in Oliphant Castle.

The laird was still clinging to life, and each time Doughall visited him—not to report or to discuss clan business, but as a friend—the old man appeared stronger. His wife, who’d always struck Doughall as a bit flighty and too obsessed with appearances, had surprised everyone by refusing to leave her husband’s side, spending long hours spooning broth between his lips and making him chuckle feebly.

Lady Nicola was finally catching up on her sleep, after spending the first sennight by her father’s side nearly night and day. She gave daily reports to Coira, who in turn spread the news to the clan, that the laird was improving, but required complete peace.

In fact, the last time Doughall had been to visit the old man, he’d been sitting at a table in his chamber, reading a treatise on the ancient Greeks’ method of government.

He’d been mumbling to himself about carrots, so Doughall was confident he was returning to normal.

What wasn’t returning to normal was the life around him.

Thanks to Wynda’s letters, Laird and Lady McClure, and Laird and Lady MacBain had hurried to Oliphant Castle as quickly as they could, arriving only yesterday. Now all six sisters and their husbands were gathered in one place.

Five husbands. Because ye made a complete botch of yer proposal to Coira.

Who the fook proposed marriage in such an asinine way?

Granted, he’d been reeling from the indescribable pleasure he’d felt from finally—finally—joining with Coira…and granted, he’d let his tongue run away with what was in his heart, without really thinking it through… But she’d cried. He’d made her cry with his proposal of marriage!

Panting, Doughall hefted his sword higher to counter his opponent’s blow, then turned his frustration into an attack which caught the other man unawares.

Sometimes ‘twas easier to let his mind drift while sparring like this, knowing years of practice would keep his body safe.

Besides, his body needed a bit of a battering, after the way he’d tortured it this last fortnight.

By St. Berthwald’s earlobe! Making love to Coira had been one of the most incredible experiences of his life! They’d slept very little that night, and he’d showed her all the ways a man could make a woman feel pleasure. Hellfire, she’d shown him a few ways, thanks to her sister’s book!

But then… Before the sun rose, he’d kissed her gently, dressed himself, and slipped from her chamber, hating the fact that he felt like a criminal stealing away. If she’d been amenable to his proposal of marriage—if she’d understood it!—he wouldn’t have to sneak about.

Since that morning, Coira had treated him…differently.

She blushed when he was near. She couldn’t meet his eyes when they discussed even the most mundane aspects of clan business.

And there were no more kisses, no more casual touches.

He hated it, hated everything about it.

Hated that he couldn’t stop thinking about her, about how foolish he’d been. Hated that he spent every night staring

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