There had been someplace he could take her. A church? Perhaps a home for foundlings in Bucket Lane ?
But something inside him rebelled at the idea. What would become of her? Who would protect a young girl? And what would happen to her when she wasn't Young?
Not your concern. Not your responsibility.
He grimaced. She wasn't,but he couldn't force himself to turn away. No matter what Macson said,they all bore some for what happened to the lass and the other villagers.
Perhaps there was somewhere he could take her . Someplace where she would be welcomed-loved, even. His mother has always yearned for a daughter. Since the death of his father and two older brothers, she'd been so lost. He knew his softhearted mother would take one look at her,hear whatever happened to her and melt instantly.
"Please,"the lass said with just enough desperation to make his chest pinch him.
Though every instinct told him he was making a mistake, Gregor didn't need the warning. "My home is in Roro-near Shire Loch in the highlands. You can stay there with my mother, if you wish. You will be safe there. "
The look on her face was one he'd seen so many times before-a cross between admiration , adulation and love-and he instantly regretted whatever impulse it had been that compelled him to make the offer.
But it was too late.
"Do you mean it?you will really take me with you?"She launched herself against his chest and wrapped her arms around him."Oh thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Bloody hell, what had he done ?
He looked over the dark head that barely reached mid point In his chest to see his friends watching them and trying not to laugh-even Macson.
"Breaking hearts wherever he goes,"Maclean said to Lamont with a laugh. "Looks like you've made yourself another conquest,Maxwell. Though this one's a little Young even for you. The curse of a pretty face , I suppose."
"Assh-" Conscious of the lass, Maxwell bit back the rest of his normal response.
Instead he gave MacLean a deadly look. It wasn't funny. Especially as Maxwell suspected it might be true.
What had he gotten himself into ?
This chapter is way short but that's all I can manage for now next chapter will be much lengthy than this one so get ready for some sizzling fun that I promise ya stay tuned your favorite writer Alexa 😘💯💋