Johansen, Iris - Tiger Prince by Radha

Author:Radha [Radha]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-12-28T18:22:45+00:00

Margaret studied him. "No," she said finally. "You wouldn't hurt Ian if you could help it."

He bowed his head mockingly. "I suppose I should thank you for having such touching faith in me."

"I don't want thanks, I want assurances."

"Tell me what you need to know. I've told you Cinnidar's climate is good and I can assure you of so many servants, they'll be stumbling over themselves to help and care for Ian."

"Which may be a detriment instead of an asset. I've spent three years fostering Ian's belief in himself. Housing?"

"A palace. The Savitsar family built a palace overlooking the canyon a long time ago. The place has been deserted for decades, but I set workers to repairing and refurbishing it before I left Cinnidar." He smiled faintly. "You can't fault the accommodations, Maggie."

"We shall see." She shook her head impatiently. "Why are we even talking about this? You'll never persuade him to go."

"Not if he lacks confidence Glenclaren will be properly cared for. Do you have anyone who can meet that requirement?"

"He would trust Jane to—"

"Jane will be going with us," Ruel interrupted. "And so will Li Sung. Think of someone else."

"That's no easy task."

"A decision doesn't have to be made tonight. We have a few days."

"Are you going up to see Ian now?"

He shook his head. "Ian's not stupid. He'll know why I'm here the moment he sees me. I'll let him get a good night's sleep before I launch the attack."

"Then I'll tell Mary to show you to a chamber."

He shook his head. "I'll not stay here. My father would rise from his grave at the thought of me resting within these hallowed halls."

"I would have thought that would be reason for you to stay."

"It's not amusing to steal from a dead man." He smiled without mirth. "Though there was a time when I would have offered my soul for a haven here."

"Where will you go?"

He shrugged. "I'll find a place. I'll be back in the morning to talk to Ian."

"Who will say no."

"The first time," Ruel said. "He'll agree in the end, if you can find someone competent to run Glenclaren."

She frowned. "The vicar might know of someone. I'd suggest Kartauk, but Ian would never trust him to run the estate. He'd fear Kartauk would become absorbed in his work and let the castle burn to the ground."

"Kartauk is coming too. I have need of him."

"You may have trouble making use of Kartauk," she said dryly. "He does not have a pliant nature."

"You've found that out?"

"Kartauk has proved . . . helpful." She glanced away from him. "He amuses Ian."

"And does he amuse you too, Maggie?"

Her gaze flew back to him to find his gaze narrowed intently on her. "What do you mean?"

"Nothing." He shrugged. "I've been away a long time, and I'd forgotten how imbued with virtue you are."

"Virtue?" Her eyes widened in shock. "You thought I—"

"It slipped out," he said impatiently. "Forget it."

"I will not forget it." Anger poured through her. "I love my husband, Ruel.

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