Page 77 of Seduction in a Kilt

“All right.” Magnus nodded.

Knox said, “That’s perfect, Evander. It’ll be a great help when we’re layin’ the trap fer tomorrow.”

“I’m glad tae be of some use,” the informant replied, smiling.

“Right, I’m off tae make arrangements fer the formal announcement of the weddin’,” Magnus told them before leaving quickly, clearly keen to start the ball rolling.

Knox stood up. “I suggest the four of us ride out at dawn tae the crossroads and work out exactly how we’re gonnae set this trap. Let’s meet a sunrise at the stables.”

The meeting broke up then, and Ivy and Liam left the study with Evander.

“I’m nervous about the plan, but I’m excited too. The thought of bein’ free of me braither and Gael at last is wonderful,” Ivy said, linking her arm through Liam’s as they walked down the hallway towards the vestibule.

“Aye, it is,” Liam agreed. “As long as it works. I wish I could say I’m happy about it.”

“I understand yer worry, Liam,” Evander said as they mounted the staircase together. “But ’tis a solid plan, and there’s nay reason why it shouldnae work. Carson and Gael are very predictable, and that will be their downfall. I’m confident it’ll work.”

“Ye’d better be right, because if anythin’ happens tae Ivy because of yer plan, ye can be sure I’ll be comin’ after ye,” Liam told him in a voice like gravel.

Evander looked taken aback, and Ivy said, “Liam, please dinnae speak tae Evander that way. He’s doin’ all he can tae help.”

“’Tis all right, Ivy, he loves ye. ’Tis natural he’s gonnae worry about safety,” Evander assured her smoothly. He bid them a good night and went off to his chamber.

As Ivy pulled him along by the arm, Liam glanced back and saw Evander doing the same. The man smiled at him and disappeared into his room, leaving Liam feeling deeply uneasy. But since everyone else seemed happy with the plan, including Ivy, and he could think of no good reason to oppose it, he knew he would have to go along with it.

But as he followed Ivy into her chamber, he silently reiterated his promise to himself that if anything went wrong and Ivy was harmed in any way, Evander would be among the first to pay for it.