’Twas all she could say ... and it was but a whisper beneath her breath. Stunned by Barra’s audacity, Meggie remained rooted to the spot, unable to move as she felt the blood drain from her head. He belched. Certainly, she must have misunderstood. “What say ye?” Her mouth had gone dry, tasting qu...
A warming fire crackled and burned in the fireplace. Maeve donned one of her beautiful new silk and lace negligees. The pale blue fabric was like the shifting shade of a late summer sky. Its silky softness caressed her flesh, making her feel like a femme fatale. But where was Charles? To put an e...