“"I suggest you don't wander off alone. It's dangerous for a lass to go about unaccompanied." He didn't move out of her path, so Victoria looked up at him, her deep green eyes taking him in. "I am far more afraid of what awaits me in the Highlands." Unable to stop, the Scot put his hand up to her cheek. "Don't be afraid, Victoria. As you already know, I cannot return you to England. I am taking you to my brother's keep. You will be safe there." Victoria moved from his touch. "I don't want to be ...in Scotland. I want to go home." Her last word hitched. "You must send word to my brothers immediately. They will come and fetch me." Angry eyes blazed into his. "You must understand I can't return you. It would be an admission of guilt." "You murdered those poor people and kidnapped me. I don't have to understand anything you say, sir!" Conor froze. Most men did not stand up to him, and this small lady was not only standing up to him, but was scolding him as well. "I don't have to explain the reason for my going to England.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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