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.Trusting MacTavish was asking toomuch.MacTavish nodded his understanding and rode off, his kinsmen following in his wake."Thank you," Rose said, eyes shining with gratitude."Uncle Murdoc isn't a bad man, just misguided."Dominic remained unconvinced."If you say so, love.Let's be off." He pulled her close and held her abrief moment before helping her into the saddle."I cannot wait to get home.I missed you, Rose."Rose leaned over and touched his face."I love you, Dominic." Then she spurred her mount and took off,sending him a saucy grin over her shoulder.343Rose's smile wrapped itself around Dominic's heart and filled it with love.Laughing for the pure joy of it,he mounted his destrier and took off after her.They did not speak as they rode side by side, but nowords were needed to express their feelings. During Rose's absence, the knowledge that she might be in danger had affected him deeply.WithoutRose he had become an empty shell of a man, as if everything gentle, everything vulnerable and caringwithin him no longer existed.Now that Rose was returned to him, he felt renewed, softer, more inclinedto forgive.He frowned.Love had a damned seductive way of making a man feel things he'd never feltbefore.******************Rose was happier than she had ever been in her life.Dragon hadn't actually said he loved her, buteverything he'd said and done today expressed his deep regard.Rose touched her stomach and smiled dreamily.Should her suspicions prove correct, she was carryingDragon's child.She had missed her monthly cycle, her first indication that she might be increasing.Shedid not dare tell Dragon for fear he would stop her from traveling to London to change places withStarla."What are you plotting, Rose?" Dominic asked, glancing at her smiling face."I have seen that look onyour face before."Rose gave him an innocent stare."I'm plotting naught, Dominic.I was merely wondering when we wouldbe traveling to Westminster."Dominic sent her a disgruntled look."I should beat you for leaving Dragonwyck without my knowledgeor344permission.What were you thinking? You not only endangered your own life but those of your vassals.""I did what I had to do, Dominic.I knew it was wrong to deceive you, but I hoped you wouldunderstand."Dominic's expression softened."Mayhap a beating is too harsh a punishment.I will think of somethingmore appropriate.Do not try anything so foolish again.We will travel to Westminster together in a day ortwo.""Thank you, Dominic."The skies had darkened to a deep purple by the time the party reached Dragonwyck.As soon as theywere seen by the guards on the parapet, the drawbridge was lowered and they clattered across.Theportcullis lifted; they rode through both the outer bailey and inner bailey and drew rein in the courtyard.Rose was elated to be home again, despite the fact that she would leave again very soon.As Dragonlifted her off Ladybird, someone called her name and she looked up.Emily stood at the top of the stairs,squealing Rose's name, then lifted her skirts and raced to the bottom.Rose braced herself for Emily'sembrace.Then Blythe appeared, and both women tried to hugher at once.Robina followed at a more sedate pace but was no less enthusiastic.Rose was grateful when Dragon intervened, though somewhat embarrassed when he swept her into hisarms and carried her up the stairs. "Rose is exhausted, ladies," he tossed over his shoulder."We are retiring to our chamber.Do not expectto see us until the sun rises tomorrow."345"You must be starved," Emily said, running to catch up with them."Do you want something to eat first?""Iam hungry," Rose ventured."And I would like a bath."Dominic's sigh held a hint of disappointment."Very well, a bath first and then food.""I will see to it immediately," Emily replied, hurrying off to the kitchen.Rose closed her eyes and relaxed against Dominic.His voice was low and melodic."Are you sleeping, love?""Nay, just enjoying being in your arms again.For a time I feared I would be forced to commit bigamy tosave Piers and Vella.Then Robina came to me and things began to look brighter."Dominic carried her into the solar and sat her down on a bench before the hearth."Let me build up thefire before you catch a chill.""The night is warm, Dominic.""The chamber is damp."Rose did not argue.She sat back and admired the play of muscles along Dragon back and buttocks ashe bent to the task.She loved him so much [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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.Trusting MacTavish was asking toomuch.MacTavish nodded his understanding and rode off, his kinsmen following in his wake."Thank you," Rose said, eyes shining with gratitude."Uncle Murdoc isn't a bad man, just misguided."Dominic remained unconvinced."If you say so, love.Let's be off." He pulled her close and held her abrief moment before helping her into the saddle."I cannot wait to get home.I missed you, Rose."Rose leaned over and touched his face."I love you, Dominic." Then she spurred her mount and took off,sending him a saucy grin over her shoulder.343Rose's smile wrapped itself around Dominic's heart and filled it with love.Laughing for the pure joy of it,he mounted his destrier and took off after her.They did not speak as they rode side by side, but nowords were needed to express their feelings. During Rose's absence, the knowledge that she might be in danger had affected him deeply.WithoutRose he had become an empty shell of a man, as if everything gentle, everything vulnerable and caringwithin him no longer existed.Now that Rose was returned to him, he felt renewed, softer, more inclinedto forgive.He frowned.Love had a damned seductive way of making a man feel things he'd never feltbefore.******************Rose was happier than she had ever been in her life.Dragon hadn't actually said he loved her, buteverything he'd said and done today expressed his deep regard.Rose touched her stomach and smiled dreamily.Should her suspicions prove correct, she was carryingDragon's child.She had missed her monthly cycle, her first indication that she might be increasing.Shedid not dare tell Dragon for fear he would stop her from traveling to London to change places withStarla."What are you plotting, Rose?" Dominic asked, glancing at her smiling face."I have seen that look onyour face before."Rose gave him an innocent stare."I'm plotting naught, Dominic.I was merely wondering when we wouldbe traveling to Westminster."Dominic sent her a disgruntled look."I should beat you for leaving Dragonwyck without my knowledgeor344permission.What were you thinking? You not only endangered your own life but those of your vassals.""I did what I had to do, Dominic.I knew it was wrong to deceive you, but I hoped you wouldunderstand."Dominic's expression softened."Mayhap a beating is too harsh a punishment.I will think of somethingmore appropriate.Do not try anything so foolish again.We will travel to Westminster together in a day ortwo.""Thank you, Dominic."The skies had darkened to a deep purple by the time the party reached Dragonwyck.As soon as theywere seen by the guards on the parapet, the drawbridge was lowered and they clattered across.Theportcullis lifted; they rode through both the outer bailey and inner bailey and drew rein in the courtyard.Rose was elated to be home again, despite the fact that she would leave again very soon.As Dragonlifted her off Ladybird, someone called her name and she looked up.Emily stood at the top of the stairs,squealing Rose's name, then lifted her skirts and raced to the bottom.Rose braced herself for Emily'sembrace.Then Blythe appeared, and both women tried to hugher at once.Robina followed at a more sedate pace but was no less enthusiastic.Rose was grateful when Dragon intervened, though somewhat embarrassed when he swept her into hisarms and carried her up the stairs. "Rose is exhausted, ladies," he tossed over his shoulder."We are retiring to our chamber.Do not expectto see us until the sun rises tomorrow."345"You must be starved," Emily said, running to catch up with them."Do you want something to eat first?""Iam hungry," Rose ventured."And I would like a bath."Dominic's sigh held a hint of disappointment."Very well, a bath first and then food.""I will see to it immediately," Emily replied, hurrying off to the kitchen.Rose closed her eyes and relaxed against Dominic.His voice was low and melodic."Are you sleeping, love?""Nay, just enjoying being in your arms again.For a time I feared I would be forced to commit bigamy tosave Piers and Vella.Then Robina came to me and things began to look brighter."Dominic carried her into the solar and sat her down on a bench before the hearth."Let me build up thefire before you catch a chill.""The night is warm, Dominic.""The chamber is damp."Rose did not argue.She sat back and admired the play of muscles along Dragon back and buttocks ashe bent to the task.She loved him so much [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]