Garrick’s rumbling brogue pacified her ire as well as if he had caressed her. She smiled at him joining them at the table. Garrick did not notice that she had reached for his mug until she took a large swallow… choking. The burn…immediate.
“Uisge beatha! You are still endeavoring to poison me?” She cried out hoarsely.
He laughed. “Nay, wife. Ye grabbed me mug afore I could call for milk. Do nae think ta lay the blame at me feet.”
“Aye. I am a bit weary is all. Pardon my willful tongue this morn, m’laird.”
He kissed her brow in answer as he gave her a light hug. “How are the bairns this morn, mo gradh?”
“Resting…though I doubt that will last for long. I had best eat while I can.” Garrick agreed, serving her cheese and bread from his trencher till she was full.
“Have you any news from Lokai, Da?” She gazed at him expectantly.
Alred nodded. “He says Diedre is doing well. Perhaps in another season we may visit her.”
She bobbed her head silently sighing.
“Here are me grandbabies!” Seamus bellowed as Mary and two other women entered the hall with their wriggling bundles. They ascended the dais to permit a better view to Seamus and Alred as Garrick presented the babes.
“This is me heir…Garrick Seamus,” he proudly declared as green eyes gazed up to meet his boldly. “Here be me second son…Alred Lokai Brodie. And our daughter…Corinne Diedre Brodie.”
King Alred’s gaze jerked up glancing at Seonaid in surprise. His eyes misted as he spoke. “You honor us, Garrick…Seonaid. Your mother would be delighted.”
She returned his smile…her heart swelling with love…and pride. The men fussed over the bairns until they grew drowsy and dozed off. Mary returned them to the nursery as they continued their visit.
Seonaid eventually slept, tucked beneath his arm as his soft brogue rumbled through her. Garrick, noticing her stillness, glanced at her. They had not coupled since the babes were born but that was soon to change. His cock swelled anticipating the eve. He would let her sleep…for now.
As he carried her to their chambers his thoughts wandered to counting his blessings. He recognized that he wanted for nothing…he had it all. King Alred had even offered to gift them with immortality if they will permit it. He was stunned. That was a gift that he would have to give a lot of thought…and discussion with Seonaid. It was not something you did on impulse. But the true blessing was his family. Aye, without a doubt...me family is me real highland blessing!
The End
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