Highlander's Captive (Historical Erotic Novella, Book 1) (Highland Temptations) (4 page)

He released her hands, and she brought her arms around his shoulders, not wanting to let him go.

"I must go. My men await," Conor lifted from the bed.

His eyes searched her face. "You will be well. Do not fret. Calum will ensure you are well-treated."

Victoria bit her lip, not sure what to reply. If she waited for him, what was the use, he'd already admitted that he'd marry a Scottish woman. "Fare well and safe travels, Conor."

A muscle on his jaw tightened at her words, but he only nodded.

For an unexplainable reason, she didn't want him to leave burdened, and maybe she could think of a way to impede her brother from arriving until after Conor returned. "Very well, you win. I will wait, Conor."

He gathered her close and kissed her hair. "It's all I ask."

Moments later, Victoria leapt from the bed and went to the window. Indeed, a large group of men mingled in the courtyard, some already mounted. She watched Conor walk out to join them. His imposing presence took everyone's attention.

Conor's brother walked to him, and they spoke but a short time. Calum looked up to the window and met her eyes, his expression more curious than anything. He nodded to whatever Conor said and the brothers embraced. Calum slapped Conor's shoulder and looked up at her again.

A boy brought Conor's immense battle horse, and he mounted. Then with a loud call he brought everyone else to mount as well.

Without looking back, he rode out of the keep, a long line of men behind him.

"Victoria?" Cailyn called from the doorway. "Are you well?"

"Yes," she replied, glad for the distraction. "As soon as I dress, will you show me the grounds?"

"Of course," Conor's sister told her with a bright smile.

Victoria studied Cailyn. "I fear what will happen if my brother Jamie arrives here intent on finding me."

Cailyn nodded. "I've heard about him. Is he as ruthless as they say?"

"It depends on the situation I suppose. Someone will have to waylay him until Conor returns and I convince him to allow me to go with Jamie. We don't need another war." Victoria studied Cailyn. "I may need your help if it comes to be that Jamie arrives. He has a soft spot when it comes to women."

Cailyn became thoughtful, her dark blue eyes sliding away from Victoria. "Is that so?"

The End

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Read the next in the
Highlander Temptation
series,
Highland Temptress
(Book 2); Cailyn and Jamie's first encounter.

Highland Temptation Series

Highlander's Captive

Highland Temptress

Highlander Returns

Highland Desire

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