Highland Light by Cherime MacFarlane

Highland Light by Cherime MacFarlane

Author:Cherime MacFarlane [MacFarlane, Cherime]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cherime MacFarlane
Published: 2014-01-06T05:00:00+00:00


Chapter 14

The Hammer of the Scots was dead. Edward made the final surrender. All Scotland speculated as to what the death of the English king would mean to them. The King of Scotland waited to see if Edward II meant to keep up the campaign against Scotland. In Scotland some lairds were busy trying to raise troops to support The Bruce. Others wondered if Edward II would provide the support necessary to defeat Robert Bruce finally and completely. The blood feud between the Comyns and the Bruce still raged.

After a few weeks of sun and warmth, the weather turned rainy. It was summer but the rain lingered. The grain was not prospering. Only the animals flourished as the clan grumbled at the wet weather.

Not sure how much time he had with Ailene, Gideon rose early to quarry the blocks necessary to shore up the foundation. He had discussed the matter with her so he knew what she wanted done. He found drilling the holes necessary to break the blocks out a tedious chore. Ainsley eagerly helped Gideon. Together they loaded two blocks onto the sledge. The sledge skidded down the wet track easily. Getting the large blocks into the storeroom then down into the hole was more difficult.

Ailene was up and feeling much better. She had wanted to go with Gideon to help with the quarrying. she had not been pleased to be told he did not wish her out in the wet weather. Ailene did not argue with him, which amused Cadell who was in the hall attended by the widow Fenella.

Gideon and Ainsley returned to the keep thoroughly soaked. Their boots squished when they walked. The man and boy carried a block in which was placed it on a waulked plaid. They each took two corners of the plaid then half slid half carried the block into the storeroom.

When they finished with the second block, Gideon stood by the fire in the hall. His clothing steamed in the warmth of the room. He ate some meat and bread standing next to the fire.

"Gideon, ye look like a drowned rat."

Ailene smiled at him then laughed.

He looked over at Cadell, gauging his father in law's distance from Ailene. Gideon strode over to Ailene then shook his head hard.

"I thought I might look more like a wet dog."

As the drops of water spattered her, Ailene put up both hands to shield herself from the water. She backed away from him with a squeal.

"Gideon! I thought ye dinna want me to gie wet!"

Before she could dodge away from him, Gideon reached out to drag her against his wet body. Ailene struggled briefly before reaching up to push his wet hair away from his face.

He kissed her. In the background he heard several people laughing. Releasing her Gideon stepped back. Slowly he let his eyes wander from the top of her head to her feet. The imprint of his wet body was easily seen on the now damp dress she wore.

"Watch your tongue Ailene.



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