Highland Grace
“The vines, that had once been so full of leaves, serving to cloak the entry, were now dry brown stems—a somewhat sinister version of their former selves, or so it seemed to her. Thankfully, the snow flurries had stopped some time earlier, but there was still a thin layer of frost on the ground, and it weighted down the pine and juniper branches as well.
Where was Bao? She’d been waiting here for what seemed an half-hour. Mayhap, he’d changed his mind. After all, his reaction to the news of the ...babe had been distress and alarm.
Exactly what she’d expected after the cool reception she’d received from him. Mayhap, he was afraid she would confirm that he’d fathered the babe and he would feel honor-bound to wed her.
But he had naught to fear, for she had no intention of wedding him under these circumstances. Nay, he’d made it more than plain last summer that he desired an unfettered life.
And with his distant manner today, this course seemed even more imperative. Besides, she had little doubt that he’d resent her for forcing him into an unwanted union, and a life filled with anger and bitterness was not the life she would have for her babe, her lad, or herself.MoreLess
Where was Bao? She’d been waiting here for what seemed an half-hour. Mayhap, he’d changed his mind. After all, his reaction to the news of the ...babe had been distress and alarm.
Exactly what she’d expected after the cool reception she’d received from him. Mayhap, he was afraid she would confirm that he’d fathered the babe and he would feel honor-bound to wed her.
But he had naught to fear, for she had no intention of wedding him under these circumstances. Nay, he’d made it more than plain last summer that he desired an unfettered life.
And with his distant manner today, this course seemed even more imperative. Besides, she had little doubt that he’d resent her for forcing him into an unwanted union, and a life filled with anger and bitterness was not the life she would have for her babe, her lad, or herself.MoreLess
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