To Tame a Wolf by JoAnn Black

Author:JoAnn Black [Black, JoAnn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, historical, medieval, Scotland
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2017-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Alexandra sat in her favorite chair by the hearth and stared into the dying fire. She was not the least tired, and she didn’t feel like feigning sleep in order to avoid conversation with the McGregor. In fact, she was anxious to hear his thoughts regarding the message Niles had sent. Her mind drifted to Jamie and Happy. She smiled as she remembered the two of them curled up together in bed when she’d checked. She missed the pup’s presence by her side, but seeing the joy the pup brought the boy, she did not have the heart to separate them.

She was still lost in her thoughts when the McGregor entered the room. He appeared surprised to see her still awake, and then he scowled.

“It’s been a long day. You should be getting your rest.”

“I’m not sleepy.”

“Well, I am,” the McGregor said. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he removed his boots.

“You must not trust Niles. He would never pay a ransom for me,” she warned him.

“Aye, we thought as much. But you needn’t worry, for I have decided upon a solution.”

She turned away and stared into the fire while he disrobed and settled into the bed.

“We are going to marry,” he announced. His voice sounded strained.

Alexandra whirled around to face him. Her mouth dropped open in shock. She was speechless. Of all the things he could have said, this was the most unexpected. She didn’t know what to say or how to react, so she just sat there, stunned. The sound of snoring filled the chamber. How dare he say something like that and then fall asleep! She was tempted to beat on his chest and demand he explain himself, but she was not prepared to hear what he had to say. She needed time to think.

The room grew dark, yet she continued to sit in the chair. Did the McGregor love her? No, certainly not. He acted like he was aggravated with the entire situation. Almost as if he were mad. Then why did he propose? Well, if you could call that a proposal. It was more of an order. She fumed. She wouldn’t marry anyone unless she chose to. Did she wish to marry the McGregor? Her stomach did a little flip-flop at the thought. She was definitely attracted to him, but did she love him? Tears came to her eyes. How could she possibly love someone who didn’t love her back? And what of her plan to become a nun and serve God? She had been so sure that was what she was meant to do with her life.

She spent a long, restless night tossing upon the pallet. Finally, the sun rose and the darkness receded from the room. She stood up stiffly and looked down at her wrinkled gown. She’d had so much on her mind she hadn’t bothered to remove it. Walking over to the side of the bed, she stood and stared down at the McGregor. He lay sleeping peacefully on his back with one arm flung over his head.

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