Rogue's Challenge by Jo Barrett

Author:Jo Barrett [Barrett, Jo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781601542571
Google: r2-RbuDuaRAC
Amazon: B0019MHMAO
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Published: 2008-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

The day came too early for Ian, but he mustered himself and made his way down the hall to Jenny's room. Michael stood as he approached.

"Is the lady awake?” he asked.

"Aye, she's been rustlin’ around in there for several minutes."

Ian nodded and turned to knock on the door.

"Just a minute,” Jenny said. With more scuffling, and a faint muttered curse, she opened the door. “Good morning."

Ian couldn't withhold his smile at the sight of her bright cheery face. She seemed to have slept well, and yet, there were faint circles under her eyes. He wondered if she spent the night tossing and turning as much as he did once he traded watch with Michael.

But no, she was sleeping soundly when he left last night. ‘Twas likely her worry over finding a pair of spectacles and the need for much more rest after their journey. She wasn't used to such things.

"Are you ready for some nourishment, mistress?” he asked.

"Absolutely."

He placed her hand on his arm and escorted her to the dining room. The three of them had a quiet meal and discussed their plans for the day. Dougal didn't know of a peddler, but directed them to a shopkeeper not too far away that might know of such a man.

"I will go and see what he knows. The two of you stay here until I return,” Ian said, and was promptly rebuked.

"Not on your life. I'm going with you. I didn't come all this way to be stuck in here while you do all the hunting. I want to experience what I can while I'm here. And you need me to pick out the glasses."

"And I didna come all this way tae go home empty-handed. I'll need me gift for Fiona. Perhaps this shop will have the verra thing I need,” Michael said.

He sighed. “Fine, I am far too tired to bicker with the two of you."

Michael and Jenny turned to one another and chatted on about the things Fiona might like. A conversation Ian felt compelled to stay out of, but knew full well all the girl wanted was a ring. Still he kept his mouth shut then gulped down the last of his tea.

"Let us be off,” he said, and rose, taking Jenny's hand without thinking. It was becoming habit, he supposed, since the girl couldn't see and needed aid. But he was enjoying it far too much.

They made their way down the street, while Jenny pestered them with question after question. He chuckled at her inquisitiveness, the scientist in her wanting to know everything, the girl in her thrilled with the adventure. He no longer thought she would hide in her laboratory once she returned home. She had changed in the short time he'd known her. Her very words, I want to experience what I can, proved him correct. And although she was still the most inquisitive, talkative woman he had ever known, she was also the most alive and vibrant. He was going to miss her when she left.

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