"Och." Rebbie frowned.
Lachlan smiled. "In the meantime, 'tis time for my beautiful wife and me to retire for the evening." They had much rest and lovemaking to catch up on.
Entering the great hall, Lachlan found her talking to Timmy's nanny. Taking Angelique's hand, he kissed the back.
Her wide-eyed gaze flew to him. When he pressed another kiss to her satiny skin, a pink flush moved over her face.
He drew near and whispered in her ear. "I think 'tis time for a long, hot bath. What say you?"
She grinned and glanced around at the people observing them, her blush darkening. He had no worries about who watched or if they knew he desired—and loved—his wife. He scooped her up into his arms and headed toward the stairs amid many snickers and chuckles from the clan, along with a few bawdy comments.
"Lachlan," she scolded quietly. "Your arm! It is not yet healed. You will injure yourself."
"Nay. My arm is growing stronger. Besides, you weigh no more than a bluebell blossom."
"But everyone is watching," she said in a scandalized whisper.
"I don't care if they know how much I love my wife," he said, trying to nibble on her chin or neck. If only she would stop squirming.
"But…." she sputtered, finally growing still as he quickly mounted the steps. Her emotion-filled eyes locked on his.
Aye, indeed. How could she argue with that? He grinned.
"I love you, too, my wild Highlander," she whispered. At the top of the stairs, she took his face between her palms and kissed him eagerly. Lachlan's heart melted because he would never tire of hearing those words. Nor would he tire of trying to please his wee hellcat.
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Look for Dirk's story, My Brave Highlander, next in the series.
Battle-hardened warrior Dirk MacLerie isn't who everyone thinks he is. He's Dirk MacKay, heir apparent to the MacKay chiefdom and Dunnakeil Castle on the far north coast of Scotland. When he returns home after a long absence, will his clan know him and will the duplicitous enemy who tried to murder him twelve years ago kill him in truth this time?
Lady Isobel MacKenzie is a beautiful young widow betrothed to yet another Highland chief by her brother's order. But when her future brother-in-law accosts her and threatens to kill her, she is forced to flee into a Highland snowstorm. When she runs into a rugged and imposing man she thought dead, she wonders if he will turn her over to her enemy or take her to safety.
Dirk remembers the enchanting, dark-eyed Isobel from when he was a lad, but now she is bound to another man by legal contract—an important detail she would prefer to forget. She wishes to choose her own husband and has her sights set on Dirk. But he would never steal another man's bride… would he? The tantalizing lady fires up his passions, testing his willpower and honor at every turn, even as some of his own treacherous clansmen plot his downfall.
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The Highland Adventure Series
My Fierce Highlander
My Wild Highlander
My Brave Highlander
My Daring Highlander
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About the author: Vonda Sinclair’s favorite indulgent pastime is exploring Scotland, from Edinburgh to the untamed and windblown north coast. She also enjoys creating hot, Highland heroes and spirited lasses to drive them mad. She is an EPIC Award winner, past Golden Heart finalist and Laurie award winner. She lives with her amazing and supportive husband in the mountains of North Carolina where she is no doubt creating another Scottish story. Please visit her website to learn more. http://www.vondasinclair.com
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