A Scottish Love
“Thomas Loftus advanced on Shona as if she were a wall he intended to breach. Before she could welcome him to Gairloch, apologize for her brother’s behavior, or say a dozen or so other acceptable remarks that might have eased the tension of the moment, he stuck out his hand. Bemused, she put her hand in his, and found it being enveloped by large, fleshy fingers. “You’re very young to be a widow,” he said, his look taking in the whole of her appearance. He finally released her hand, and she grabb...ed her skirt with it. She couldn’t think of a rejoinder, so she remained mute, her smile firmly fixed in place. “I’ve caught you at an importune time,” he said. Yes, he had, but she only demurred, remembering her mother’s lessons. “We’re happy to welcome you to Gairloch at any time,” she said. “That was your brother?” he asked, staring up at the door. “The Laird of Gairloch?” Her embarrassment over Fergus’s actions was suddenly tinged by a surge of protectiveness.MoreLess
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