Donnell glanced over at Alisha to see whether she would stop her brother from inquiring further about the mercenary opportunity.
She saw his questioning glance and she smiled. “Seamus is a man now, and will make his own decisions.”
“Ye amaze me,” he said. “All this time ye were protective of your younger brother.”
“I’m still protective of him, but the last few days have shown me that he can take care of himself. And as much as I want tae keep him shielded, I realize that he needs the space tae grow and become the man he’s meant tae be.” She tore her gaze away from the backs of the retreating men. “But let’s nae talk about my brother any longer. What are ye planning tae do now that ye have retired from warfare?”
“Soon I’ll be granted my own land, sae I think I’ll settle down and start a family.”
“A family?” she repeated.
“Aye, a family with ye — if ye will have me.”
Suddenly joy shone on her charming face. “I would want nothing more.” She placed her arms around his neck. Her eyes softened and she smiled warmly at him. “I love ye, Donnell.”
He reached up and caressed her cheek. “And I love ye, lass,” he said softly. For the first time he could leave the past behind him, and look forward to spending the rest of his days with the woman of his heart.
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Dedication
For Demetra I. Thank you for all that you’ve done. It means a lot.
Acknowledgment
My thanks to my husband for always being my rock. Also a big thank you to my friends and fans who support my work and who are always eager for more. Much love to you all!
About The Author
Dana D’Angelo is the only girl from a family of nine children. As a teenager, there was a constant battle for the T.V. remote, which she lost, so she was forced to find her amusement in books. A friend got her into romances, and soon she read as many as ten romance novels per week, spending hours with her nose pressed between the pages, skipping meals and cutting out sleep. Life, it seemed, wasn’t as exciting or interesting as in the Medieval or Regency eras.
It wasn’t until she was married with two young kids that she decided to take a stab at writing her own historical romance novels.
She is intrigued with the idea of writing romantic stories that could bring hours of enjoyment to readers, help them escape from reality, and perhaps remind them how sweet love is and should be. These are the things that she enjoys as a reader, and these are the things that she wants to give back as a writer.
Dana lives in a city east of Toronto, Canada. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s dining at local restaurants with her husband and kids and enjoying spectacular foods of the world.
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Glossary
For your reference, I’ve compiled a short list of Scottish terms and words that I used in this story:
Aiya — Ouch, a sound of distress
Arisaid — A Scottish woman’s dress that is similar to a highlander’s great kilt.
Bairn — A child
Black Donald (The) — Highland slang for the devil. He had cloven feet, and no matter how he tried to disguise himself, his feet always gave him away.
Bonny — Attractive or beautiful
Braw — Beautiful, fine or handsome
Burn — Small stream or brook
Claymore — Double-edged sword that Highland warriors used
Comfrey — This plant had a range of folk remedy uses which included healing skin conditions and wound care.
Ken — Know
Kirk — Church
Leine — The shirt worn underneath a kilt or kirtle.
Lochaber axe — This battle axe was used mostly in Scotland. A blade of approximately 18 inches was mounted on a five to six feet long shaft. There was also a spike at the end of the pole that was useful for close combat.
Oatcakes — A type of flatbread that consisted mostly of oatmeal. They are similar to crackers or biscuits. The bread is also known as bannock.
Och — Oh
Targe — A small, round shield used by Highland warriors.
Tormentil — An astringent plant that was commonly used to treat a wide variety of illnesses including stomach ailments.
Witch’s Herb — Also known as St. John’s Wort. Since ancient Greek times, this herb was believed to protect people from evil and disease. As a folk remedy, people used this plant to heal wounds and other issues associated with the kidneys and nervous system.
Yarrow — This plant was popular in staunching blood flow and a number of other ailments such as flatulence, colds and loss of appetite.
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