“It’s over,” he said. “We won, for now at least.”
“Good. Listen, there’s something I need to talk to you about.”
He interrupted her with a kiss. The relief at finding her in good health combined with the relief of pushing back the attacking army had left it impossible for him to keep control of himself any longer.
This time he did not pull back. He pressed his lips to hers, his hands wrapping around her back. She kissed him back, her eyes closing as she did so.
As their embrace deepened he felt a heat rising inside him. His hands moved up her back until she suddenly jerked away from him.
“Wait,” she said. “I need to tell you something. It’s about Keir”
“Gavin,” a voice called from the entrance to the great hall. “Another attack is imminent.”
“I hear nothing.”
“Trust me.” She smiled, tapping her heart with a finger. “Have I ever steered you wrong?”
“Will you listen to me?” Heather asked. “Keir’s been talking to the rebels.”
“I ken that,” Gavin snapped. “I have more important matters to attend to right now.”
“I will look after her,” Tanya said, taking Heather’s arm as Gavin marched away. “Heather, come with me. It is time we talked.”
