He tried to focus on doing his job, his duty for Dirk and the clan, and not the fact that he was bringing the woman he loved to a place where he might have to leave her. Nay, he would not. He was taking her out of here, one way or another. “Well, ’tis about time,” a deep, rough voice called out. ...
"Mère de Dieu." Angelique lifted her pistol. Holding it steady with both hands, she aimed at her target and fired. The pistol popped and the recoil jarred her teeth. Crying out, the traitor flipped to the ground and slid a few inches. His sword clattered away. Lachlan ducked, his gaze darting to ...
She could not help the anticipation that quickened her pulse and hurried her motions. 'Haps she liked the chief a bit more than was wise, but she could not seem to help herself. After breaking her fast, she proceeded up the steps to meet him. She didn't know how she could point out the traitors t...
Shivers raced over her. He kissed her long and deep, with such passion she grew lightheaded. Though the rest of him was cool, his mouth was hot. She held onto his wet, slick skin, but her knees grew weak as her instincts urged her to submit to him. Give him what he craved, for 'twas the same thin...
Since Haldane had finished his insulting rant and stormed out, she could relax a bit. Although some of the clan members still sent curious glances her way.Two sizable deerhounds lay before the fireplace on a plaid carpet, their heads resting on their paws. Though they had sniffed at her when she'...
She could not comprehend the meaning of Southwick’s words. I would propose to take him off your hands for the duration. He would take Rory away? She felt as if someone had struck her chest with a hammer. Alasdair grabbed onto her before she realized she’d swayed. She pulled away from him and stea...