“Seated at an easel that held brownish paper, he picked through a box of charcoal sticks, chalks, and pencils. He glanced at Aedan and Christina, who stood side by side. "Face each another... Yes, like that. Good. Now, Aedan, take Christina's hands in yours, as if you have just met." She offered her hands to Aedan, her fingers quivering slightly. His clasp was warm and firm as Aedan raised their linked hands toward his chest. "How is this?" "I like that," John said. "It shows both tenderness and... fascination, as if these two sense they are meant for each other. The overpowering strength of love at first sight will be part of the theme of the mural." "Ah," Aedan murmured. Silent, Christina felt delicate shivers ripple through her. Love at first sight, indeed. She was very much afraid that she had succumbed to that already. The laird of Dundrennan was far too enticing for her lonely, needy imagination to resist. "Excellent. Hold that," John said, sketching with a bit of chalk, his arm moving in long, loose strokes.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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