Dragon Knight's Ring (Order of the Dragon Knights Book 5) by Mary Morgan Page B

do to her?”
    Tossing down the straw, Adam led Ciar over to the water trough. “Naught. It would seem you have been…hmm…what was the word she used?” He paused and then continued, “Harping to bring in help. I am here to assist with the horses.” Patting Ciar, Adam turned and brushed past Lucas, but the man reached out and grabbed his arm.
    “Any harm comes to Margaret , and you’ll have more than just me to deal with. Do you understand my words?”
    Adam glanced down at the man’s hand. “Unless ye want me to break all the bones in your hand, ye best release me.”
    “Well, well, look at the lads battling for power.” A beautiful red-haired woman strolled up and smacked Lucas on the arm. “Go pick a fight with someone else.”
    She turned fully toward Adam, and he saw the resemblance between her and the MacKay. Eyes the color of the ocean on a clear sunny day surveyed him kindly. She thrust out her hand. “Hello, I’m Lena, another cousin, if you haven’t guessed already.”
    Taking her hand, he placed a feather light kiss across the knuckles. “’Tis an honor, Lena. I am Adam MacFhearguis.”
    The blush started at her neck and flared to her cheeks. She turned to Lucas. “A true knight and gentleman. You could learn some manners from…” Lena turned back to Adam. “I’m sorry, did you say Adam MacFhearguis?”
    “Aye.” Giving her a warm smile, he released her hand.
    “Ahh…your Meggie’s new man. She mentioned something about a stranger needing a place to stay, but I found it difficult to follow what she was saying.”
    “Why is that a problem?” demanded Lucas.
    She flashed him a withering look. “Because she was babbling and we’ve never known our Meggie to babble.” Turning her attention back to Adam, she said, “Obviously, you have made an impression on her.”
    “’Tis good?” asked Adam.
    Lena grabbed his arm. “The best! Now, let me show you where you’ll be staying. Lucas can take care of the rest of the duties here today. You look like you could use a bath and clean clothes.”
    Adam heard Lucas’ low growl, followed by a curse as they left the stables, and he smiled inwardly. I deem I have found an ally among the MacKays.
    And his heart soared with hope.

Chapter Six
    “When the door of illumination opens, be wary of the path and choose only the brightest road.”
    “Oh my stars,” whispered Lena, grabbing Meggie’s arm and leading her to the back of the kitchen. “You said nothing about how gorgeous Adam MacFhearguis is—he’s mega hot!”
    Meggie rolled her eyes and eased out of Lena’s grasp. “I forgot,” she lied.
    Lena blinked. “Are you blind?” She placed a hand on Meggie’s forehead. “Or do you have a fever? He’s the most gorgeous man to ever set foot inside Castle Aonach.”
    “Is he? I hadn’t noticed,” she lied once again, flicking dog hair off her sweater.
    “That’s the biggest crock of—”
    Meggie clamped a hand over her cousin’s mouth. “Stop! He could walk in here and hear us.”
    Lena shoved her hand aside. “Honestly? He doesn’t even know where the kitchen is, Meggie.”
    She waved her cousin off and went to stand by the window. The leaves on the oak trees were turning, their autumn colors brilliant against the blue sky. What she needed was a long ride through the hills on her horse—to clear the fog in her mind and cool the heat in her body. All of which started the moment Adam MacFhearguis came to her door. Meggie kept her focus on the trees when she spoke. “Did ye know that he claims to have met me?”
    “What?” Lena walked over and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “When? Did it help to recall any of your memories?”
    Meggie rubbed a hand over her forehead trying hard to bring back any forgotten thoughts. “He told me I was only fifteen the first and only time we met. Although, I find it hard to believe it was only once. I think he’s hiding more.”
    “Why?” asked Lena, pulling a chair out to sit