Page 102 of Love Me Forever
“He is a strong one.”
“Aye, she is.”
Royce kissed her cheek. “Lass or lad, it matters not to me, for we will have many sons and daughters together.”
Brianna rested back against his hard body. “I wish I was as confident as you.”
“I have enough confidence for us both.”
“Then there is no need for me to worry.”
He wrapped his arms around her, resting his hands over her belly. “I keep telling you that.”
“Happiness eluded me, and now that I have it, I suppose I fear it will not last.”
He whispered in her ear. “Do not tell anyone this, but our happiness will last a lifetime.”
“I pray that is so.”
“Know it is so.” He nibbled at her ear and along her neck until she shivered.
“I forever want you,” she said, amazed at the fact.
“Then return to the keep with me now so that I may give you what you want.”
“The clan already talks about us. Whatever will they say if they see us sneak off to your bedchamber in daylight?”
He nuzzled her neck. “They will gossip of our love for each other and tell stories of the dark-haired beauty who captured and tamed their leader.”
She giggled and added to the story. “And everyone lived in peace and happiness forever.”
“Royce!”
They both raised their heads to see who called his name so anxiously.
It was John, the large man with the gentle voice who often guarded her. Beside him stood another man, shorter in height and stature and wearing the clan Cameron plaid.
Brianna shivered in her husband’s arms.
“Worry not,” he whispered before taking her hand and signaling the men to approach.
Brianna recognized the man. He was one of her brother’s most competent warriors. His name was William. His mother had come upon the clan returning from a skirmish. She asked for shelter, she was heavy with child, and the men brought her back to live with the clan. His mother and he were fiercely loyal to the clan, and William himself was awaiting the birth of his first child in the autumn.
She greeted him with a smile, for Royce’s dark eyes lingered harshly on the man. “It is good to see you, William. How is Margaret?”
“It is good to see you well and safe, Brianna. My Margaret is being fussed over by my mother, who cannot wait for her grandbaby to be born so she can fuss over him.”
Brianna laughed. “I am glad to hear that all remains the same for the clan.”
“Not all,” William said reluctantly. “Your brother sent me with news.”
Brianna held tightly to her husband’s hand.
“Arran has escaped.”
“When?” Royce asked and motioned to John, who immediately walked up behind Brianna.
Now it begins, she thought, just like before. She was once again a prisoner.
