she realized he might mean just that.
Surprise made her gasp.
“You considered it a betrothal.”
“In no uncertain terms.” He appeared pleased with himself. Happy, even.
Her own emotions were in such a whirl, she could not keep up with them, other than to know all of them were hopeful.
“So when we returned to Caladan…”
“I spoke the handfast vow in front of the whole keep. We’re as good as wed in your father’s eyes.”
“Oh!” A startled cry leaped from her mouth, the events of the past days catching up to her now that she had time to think about what had happened. And she felt her life coming together with a blessed clarity, a beautiful rightness beyond anything she could have dreamed up on her own or conjured with itchy herbs.
“Violet?” Finn’s brows furrowed as he tipped her chin up to meet his gaze. “If you need time to reconsider—” he began again.
“No! Those are good tears. Grateful tears. My home has not been a pleasant place these last years and we—that is, with you, I am glad.”
“Glad.” He did not appear pleased with her assessment.
“More than glad!” Her thoughts spun, her heart swelling to bursting with this news that Finn Mac Néill had stridden into her life and sorted everything out, bringing her pleasure and joy. Peace and contentment. And the chance for so much more. “We will fall madly in love.”
His grin returned—such an easy thing to tease out of him. He was not a man of mercurial moods. Never again would she have to live in fear of what the day might hold from those who claimed to love her. Finn might be a formidable warrior, but a kind and noble soul lurked within. With this man, she could step boldly into life rather than tiptoeing cautiously along the edges.
“That is more like it.” He lifted the covers and nudged her over on the soft tick until his thighs grazed hers. “I can win your heart before our handfast year is up. By then, you will be so thoroughly besotted you wouldn’t dream of walking away.”
More tears threatened. Good, joyful tears. But she bit them back to simply enjoy the moment.
“I would like that,” she said softly, winding her arms about his neck and pressing herself against him.
He didn’t know it yet, but she had no intention of letting go.
* * * * *
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ISBN: 978-14592-2673-9
For the Highlander’s Pleasure
Copyright © 2012 by Joanne Rock
All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher,
Surprise made her gasp.
“You considered it a betrothal.”
“In no uncertain terms.” He appeared pleased with himself. Happy, even.
Her own emotions were in such a whirl, she could not keep up with them, other than to know all of them were hopeful.
“So when we returned to Caladan…”
“I spoke the handfast vow in front of the whole keep. We’re as good as wed in your father’s eyes.”
“Oh!” A startled cry leaped from her mouth, the events of the past days catching up to her now that she had time to think about what had happened. And she felt her life coming together with a blessed clarity, a beautiful rightness beyond anything she could have dreamed up on her own or conjured with itchy herbs.
“Violet?” Finn’s brows furrowed as he tipped her chin up to meet his gaze. “If you need time to reconsider—” he began again.
“No! Those are good tears. Grateful tears. My home has not been a pleasant place these last years and we—that is, with you, I am glad.”
“Glad.” He did not appear pleased with her assessment.
“More than glad!” Her thoughts spun, her heart swelling to bursting with this news that Finn Mac Néill had stridden into her life and sorted everything out, bringing her pleasure and joy. Peace and contentment. And the chance for so much more. “We will fall madly in love.”
His grin returned—such an easy thing to tease out of him. He was not a man of mercurial moods. Never again would she have to live in fear of what the day might hold from those who claimed to love her. Finn might be a formidable warrior, but a kind and noble soul lurked within. With this man, she could step boldly into life rather than tiptoeing cautiously along the edges.
“That is more like it.” He lifted the covers and nudged her over on the soft tick until his thighs grazed hers. “I can win your heart before our handfast year is up. By then, you will be so thoroughly besotted you wouldn’t dream of walking away.”
More tears threatened. Good, joyful tears. But she bit them back to simply enjoy the moment.
“I would like that,” she said softly, winding her arms about his neck and pressing herself against him.
He didn’t know it yet, but she had no intention of letting go.
* * * * *
Enjoy more passion through the ages with the sensual Harlequin Historical UNDONE titles on sale now:
The Debutante’s Ruse by Linda Skye
Behind the Courtesan’s Mask by Marguerite Kaye
Capturing the Silken Thief by Jeannie Lin
How to Tempt a Viscount by Margaret McPhee
Testing the Lawman’s Honor by Lauri Robinson
The Unrepentant Rake by Barbara Monajem
Disobeying the Marshal by Lauri Robinson
A Rake for Christmas by Ann Lethbridge
Spellbound & Seduced by Marguerite Kaye
An Illicit Indiscretion by Bronwyn Scott
Craving something a little longer? Find more historical romantic adventure from Harlequin Historical at http://www.Harlequin.com or your local bookstore.
Interested in writing for Harlequin Historical UNDONE? Send your submission to [email protected] .
If you enjoyed this story, don’t miss these other sensual historical romances by Joanne Rock, on sale now wherever ebooks are sold!
Harlequin Historical
The Betrothal, “Highland Handfast”
My Lady’s Favor
The Laird’s Lady
The Knight’s Courtship
A Knight Most Wicked
The Knight’s Return
In the Laird’s Bed
Harlequin Historical Undone
A Night of Wicked Delight
The Virgin’s Pursuit
Summoned for Seduction
…Plus more titles from Harlequin Blaze!
ISBN: 978-14592-2673-9
For the Highlander’s Pleasure
Copyright © 2012 by Joanne Rock
All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher,
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