Page 123 of The Highlander's Princess Bride
He’d taken her with a sensuality she would never forget, and cherished her with a tenderness that lit up her soul.
“Lassie, yer lookin’ flushed,” Angus said. “Are ye feeling poorly?”
How embarrassing to be caught dreaming of Nicholas while sitting at dinner. “I’m simply a bit concerned about what called his lordship away,” she said. “I do hope nothing’s wrong.”
“Och, dinna fash yourself. I’m sure everything’s fine.”
Victoria studied the old man’s suspiciously angelic expression. That was normally a sign of trouble.
“I hope we get away in good time tomorrow,” Kade said. “I miss Kinglas.”
“Oh, I’m sure we’ll get awayveryearly,” Graeme said.
When Grant smothered a laugh, Victoria narrowed her gaze on the twins.
“Stow it, Graeme,” Royal said with a warning glower.
She mentally sighed. They were definitely hatching some scheme. Maybe that was why Nicholas was called away.
“Ye miss Kinglas, laddie? Well, that’s grand to hear,” Angus said brightly. “We’ll make a Highlander of ye yet.”
Kade rolled his eyes. “Grandda, Iama Highlander, born and raised.”
“Aye, that ye are,” Angus said, bobbing his head like a partridge.
“What is going on here?” Victoria asked the old man in a low voice.
Angus widened his eyes in a dreadful imitation of innocence. “Why, nothin’, lass. Yer a tad jumpy tonight, I ken.”
“I am not—”
She broke off when the butler came into the room. “His lordship wishes to see you in his study, Miss Knight. And Captain Gilbride, as well.”
That gave her a slight jolt.
“Did he say why?” Alec asked.
“No, sir. He just asked that you join him in the study without delay.”
Victoria’s nerves tightened another notch. If this were about the twins or Royal, why would Nicholas wish to see Alec?
She shivered, chilly for the first time all day. The first stirrings of fear attached to her, as if someone had hooked a narrow chain around her ankle.
Kade touched her arm. “Victoria, is something wrong?”
She mustered a smile. “I’m sure it’s nothing.”
“It doesn’t sound like nothing,” Royal said.
“Then I suggest we find out what it’s all about.” Alec stood and gave Victoria a reassuring smile. “Come along, lass.”
Feeling the chain tighten, Victoria forced herself to her feet.
“I’m coming as well,” Edie said.
Victoria waved her off. “No, please stay here and keep an eye on things. We’ll be back soon.”
Edie grimaced. “Are you sure?”
