The Laird's Forbidden Lady
“His breathing had slowed, but his blood still ran hot—battle fever aroused by the music. There had been a time when he danced for the pure joy of it. Now he felt like little more than a performing bear on a chain performing for these Sassenachs. He swallowed the anger. It had pleased Carrick and the coin would bring much-needed relief to his people. Lord Carrick could easily have spent his money on entertainment elsewhere.He emptied the prize purse into his palm, first paying the piper his due,... then dividing the spoils equally. ‘Well done, lads.’‘What is that?’ Logan, his youngest brother, asked, gesturing to the other pouch Carrick had slipped into Ian’s palm.‘You’ve sharp eyes, young Logan,’ Ian grumbled. ‘Carrick wants us to make another run to France.’‘I thought we had all the salt we need,’ Niall said, glancing up from the pamphlet he’d been reading by the light of the torch.‘He wants brandy,’ Ian said. ‘He will have used up most of his supply by the end of this ball.’‘Brandy is asking for trouble,’ Niall said.MoreLess
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