A Highland Duchess
“When she awoke, her first thought was that she’d missed breakfast, which was probably for the best. The less time spent in Ian’s company, the less temptation.She debated whether she should leave the room, or remain inside like a proper prisoner. The storm ended her confusion. She opened the door and peered out into the corridor and beyond to the walled garden. Any thought she might have had about spending some time in the garden was moot because of the downpour.A few minutes later the young mai...d arrived with a breakfast tray.“It’s a soggy day, isn’t it, miss?” she asked, placing the tray on the desk. “The master said that he’s busy with his work today, but if you need anything at all, you’ve only to ring and one of us will come.”She gestured to the fireplace, and to the bellpull hanging beside it.“I’m also to ask if you’d like a fire, miss. Because of the day.”“I’m fine,” Emma said, feeling absurdly disappointed that she wouldn’t see Ian. How paradoxical of her that, at the moment she was denied his presence, she yearned for it.“Could you tell me who’s in charge of the garden?”MoreLess
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