“Not I, sir.I would not be so bold.”
“Then we will find you one,” Calum said, giving her hand a pat.“A robust warrior with a tender heart, one who will defend you and honor you, as all men of merit should do for their wives.Do you like a song, my lady?”
“Indeed, I do.”
“You have come to the right land to find a husband.We have poets aplenty in these parts, and men whose songs charm the birds from the trees.”
Leila seemed to be fighting a smile.“Indeed, sir?”
“You sound skeptical, my lady.”
“She has heard me sing, sir,” Duncan interjected.
Calum laughed, his gaze flicking between Duncan and Leila with such delight that his conclusions were clear.“Perhaps we shall have a wedding at Killairic, after all,” he said with pleasure, then caught himself.His gaze darted to Fergus and the entire company fell ominously silent.
Fergus’ heart stopped.
It was clear that somethingwasamiss.
