Treasure Me by Robyn Dehart

Treasure Me by Robyn Dehart

Author:Robyn Dehart
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: FIC027050
ISBN: 9780446576147
Publisher: Forever
Published: 2011-02-28T22:00:00+00:00


The Raven stood in the trees hidden by the darkness. Silently he watched the boy in front of him aim the pistol. The boy’s arm shook as he focused on his target. The Raven looked past Dougal to where Graeme and Vanessa stood talking to some guests. The party had been going on for hours now, and Dougal had left nearly two hours before. The boy had paced in the woods for a while, holding the gun at his side before he’d finally made his way to a grove of trees close enough to actually hit his target.

All the while, The Raven had hid in the darkness watching and waiting. It was not often that he misjudged people, so he fully expected Dougal to take action. Especially after their conversation earlier that day.

Dougal had sought him out at Niall’s house and had seemed relieved when he’d found The Raven alone. “I am grateful for your counsel, but there is nothing to be done about my brother’s wife,” the boy had said.

The Raven had contemplated a moment before speaking. “That’s not entirely true.” He selected each word before he spoke. “If she were injured, she would have to leave here. You don’t have the requisite medical attention to handle certain types of injuries.”

It wasn’t the plan The Raven had hoped for, but it was a start. And chances were it would get Graeme out of his way. No doubt the doting husband would follow his injured wife—go along with her to ensure her safety and healing.

Dougal said nothing, merely stood there silently considering The Raven’s suggestion.

“You should shoot her,” The Raven said. “Aim for her leg or somewhere else that wouldn’t threaten her life.”

The Raven merely hoped the boy was a wretched shot and mortally wounded the girl. That would get Graeme out of the picture long enough for The Raven and Niall to complete their work here.

“I will meet you in the woods and show you precisely how easy it is to hurt someone.” The Raven sipped his tea. “Don’t disappoint me, Dougal, or perhaps it will be that brother of yours who is injured.”

Now, here in the woods, the boy stood holding the gun, aiming it in the direction of the party. “Shoot her,” The Raven whispered, although he knew he was too far away for the boy to hear.

The Raven needed Graeme out of Scotland, and killing or wounding his wife seemed the easiest solution. Graeme would be far too distracted to continue nosing into his cousin’s practices. The Raven had seen such behavior with Fielding when the fool had been so worried and protective over Esme. The man had been unfocused, and he’d made mistakes. Men became weak when it came to women. The Raven had once been so foolish, but never again. He was certain the same thing would happen with Graeme as soon as his wife was in danger. He’d be consumed with concern and leave The Raven and Niall to finish their work in peace.



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