him in your absence, but I suspect this issue will not be settled by your return. Erskine is now aware of your activities. I’ll feel better knowing you are healing away from the area. I hope you are headed out of Glasgow.”
“We travel to the Highlands guarding two wee lassies.”
“Do what you must. But I want this completed within a moon. You understand the need better than anyone, Gwyneth.” He nodded to her. “Remember, time is of the essence.”
Gwyneth heaved a sigh of relief. She had to do this first.
Little did she know that Logan Ramsay had just been by to update Dougal Hamilton with the same exact information.
Chapter Seven
Tomas walked into the clearing with the two girls in tow, a stunned expression on his face. “Did I just see Gwyneth with your plaid on, Ramsay?”
“Aye, but she apparently doesn’t know what it means, so be quiet about it. ‘Twill be a cold ride and you know it.” Logan said, stooping to pick up wee Gracie.
Robbie chuckled. “I doubt you gave Gwyneth your plaid just to protect her from the cold. Didn’t think I’d see the day, but I am enjoying the two of you together. Gwyneth is indeed unique and your response to her is even better. Always wondered what kind of woman would catch your eye.”
Logan bounced Gracie in his arms until she smiled. “Had to be someone special, didn’t it, Gracie? Gwyneth will definitely light up this journey.”
Robbie sent Tomas back to town with instructions while Gwyneth headed home. “I don’t want to wait long, Tomas. Find some provisions and the guards fast and get back. We probably only have a few hours until Murray discovers the girls missing. He may send guards out right away.”
Logan said, “Don’t worry. We’ll lose them if they do.” Since Malcolm Murray used the girls to blackmail Caralyn into being submissive, he wouldn’t be happy when he discovered the lassies missing. Bastard needed to be stopped. He wondered what Robbie’s intent was toward the lass.
After Tomas left, Robbie smirked again at Logan. “Quade will love to hear this.”
“Aye, I meant what I said in the cottage. She’s mine and no one touches her. The plaid will guarantee that your guards know their bounds.” Then he snickered. “Just don’t inform her of its meaning. I don’t understand why she doesn’t know, but mayhap they don’t do this in the Lowlands to the west of Glasgow. And I’ll tell my brother when he needs to know.” He mounted his horse and yelled, “Grant, I’ll be back shortly. One errand to do before we leave.”
Logan knew Robbie could handle the weans by himself. He had to see Dougal Hamilton and inform him of his pending journey.
A few hours later, he managed to make it back to the clearing before Gwyneth. Tomas had returned and they waited for her. As soon as she arrived, Logan strode over to help her dismount. “Where’d you have to travel to that was so important?”
“‘Tis no concern of yours, Ramsay. I have to travel with you, but I don’t have to like it or answer to you. Do your job, and I’ll do mine.”
Hell, but she looked mighty nice with his plaid over her shoulder. The blue was a nice match with her blue eyes, though her eyes were a bit lighter. She also could sit a horse well, too. He found himself wondering about her background—he’d never met a lass anything like her, and he wanted to know what made her so unique and strong. He watched her bum as she strolled over to the two lassies. One sweet bum, you have, lass. Aye, he was looking forward to this trip.
In a short time, the group was saddled and ready to go. Right before Gwyneth was about to mount, a somber-faced Gracie ran over to Robbie and held her arms up to him. Robbie picked her up and she whispered in his ear, “Pweez save my mama.” She cradled his face in her wee hands and gave him a kiss before hopping down and running back to Gwyneth.
Logan had never heard Gracie speak a word before today. Captain Grant had a
“We travel to the Highlands guarding two wee lassies.”
“Do what you must. But I want this completed within a moon. You understand the need better than anyone, Gwyneth.” He nodded to her. “Remember, time is of the essence.”
Gwyneth heaved a sigh of relief. She had to do this first.
Little did she know that Logan Ramsay had just been by to update Dougal Hamilton with the same exact information.
Chapter Seven
Tomas walked into the clearing with the two girls in tow, a stunned expression on his face. “Did I just see Gwyneth with your plaid on, Ramsay?”
“Aye, but she apparently doesn’t know what it means, so be quiet about it. ‘Twill be a cold ride and you know it.” Logan said, stooping to pick up wee Gracie.
Robbie chuckled. “I doubt you gave Gwyneth your plaid just to protect her from the cold. Didn’t think I’d see the day, but I am enjoying the two of you together. Gwyneth is indeed unique and your response to her is even better. Always wondered what kind of woman would catch your eye.”
Logan bounced Gracie in his arms until she smiled. “Had to be someone special, didn’t it, Gracie? Gwyneth will definitely light up this journey.”
Robbie sent Tomas back to town with instructions while Gwyneth headed home. “I don’t want to wait long, Tomas. Find some provisions and the guards fast and get back. We probably only have a few hours until Murray discovers the girls missing. He may send guards out right away.”
Logan said, “Don’t worry. We’ll lose them if they do.” Since Malcolm Murray used the girls to blackmail Caralyn into being submissive, he wouldn’t be happy when he discovered the lassies missing. Bastard needed to be stopped. He wondered what Robbie’s intent was toward the lass.
After Tomas left, Robbie smirked again at Logan. “Quade will love to hear this.”
“Aye, I meant what I said in the cottage. She’s mine and no one touches her. The plaid will guarantee that your guards know their bounds.” Then he snickered. “Just don’t inform her of its meaning. I don’t understand why she doesn’t know, but mayhap they don’t do this in the Lowlands to the west of Glasgow. And I’ll tell my brother when he needs to know.” He mounted his horse and yelled, “Grant, I’ll be back shortly. One errand to do before we leave.”
Logan knew Robbie could handle the weans by himself. He had to see Dougal Hamilton and inform him of his pending journey.
A few hours later, he managed to make it back to the clearing before Gwyneth. Tomas had returned and they waited for her. As soon as she arrived, Logan strode over to help her dismount. “Where’d you have to travel to that was so important?”
“‘Tis no concern of yours, Ramsay. I have to travel with you, but I don’t have to like it or answer to you. Do your job, and I’ll do mine.”
Hell, but she looked mighty nice with his plaid over her shoulder. The blue was a nice match with her blue eyes, though her eyes were a bit lighter. She also could sit a horse well, too. He found himself wondering about her background—he’d never met a lass anything like her, and he wanted to know what made her so unique and strong. He watched her bum as she strolled over to the two lassies. One sweet bum, you have, lass. Aye, he was looking forward to this trip.
In a short time, the group was saddled and ready to go. Right before Gwyneth was about to mount, a somber-faced Gracie ran over to Robbie and held her arms up to him. Robbie picked her up and she whispered in his ear, “Pweez save my mama.” She cradled his face in her wee hands and gave him a kiss before hopping down and running back to Gwyneth.
Logan had never heard Gracie speak a word before today. Captain Grant had a
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