Page 22 of Tempting the Highland Spy
As if duty is my sole motivation. Does Simon see through me?
“I have full confidence in your ability to protect her.”
And if I cannot keep her safe? What happens then?
He’d failed once before. The guilt clawed at him still, even in his dreams.
With an effort, he shook off the thought. Doubt would only make him weak.
“I’m glad you see it that way. However, we do have one complication,” Simon went on. “Miss Winters expects this mission will absolve her and her aunt of their crimes. That may be the case regarding their infractions across the Atlantic, but no such arrangement exists with the Highland authorities. As it stands now, Miss Winters will face justice in Scotland before she ever returns home. Are you prepared to face that situation when it arises?”
The question twisted in Harrison’s gut like a punch he hadn’t seen coming. He let out a low breath. Grace was a cheat and a deceiver. Seeing her pay for her crimes should not cost him a wink of sleep. He’d protect her, but when the time came, he’d do what was right. He’d follow his duty.
He took another drink, gulping down the remainder of the scotch.
“In the end, Gracie Mae Winters will get what she deserves.”
