Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks

“I think,” Ewan said slowly, “that ’tis a reasonable solution so long as all parties agree.” “Ewan, what think you of this mess?”Įwan stared hard at Caelen but Caelen stared back, his expression stubborn and unyielding. The king rubbed his chin in a thoughtful manner. “The agreement was for Alaric McCabe to wed with Rionna and become laird when I stepped down.” “This cannot be allowed,” Laird McDonald sputtered. The laird was nearly as pale as he stared in horror at the king. Rionna had gone pale and sank back into her seat next to her father. As long as she can give me sons and daughters I’ll be well satisfied with the match.” Everyone gets what they want.”Ĭaelen twisted his lips. We pledge ourselves to the king against Malcolm and Cameron. A McCabe still becomes laird of the McDonald clan. Rionna gasped and raised a hand to her mouth as she stared in horror at Caelen.Įwan rose from his seat, his expression guarded.

When he saw that it was indeed his brother who’d stepped forward and made the declaration, he could only stare in astonishment. Alaric turned, sure that it wasn’t Caelen who’d spoken those words.

You are a good lass who deserves a husband who does not love another. “I won’t do it.” Alaric glanced to Rionna, apology in his eyes. “What you seek is an alliance that will prevent Malcolm from a successful bid to the throne, and you would use our clan to achieve your means.” “With or without this alliance, Cameron is a dead man,” Alaric said in a menacing voice. This is your opportunity to finish him once and for all.” The king let out a deep breath, his eyes glittering with anger. Me being laird of the McDonald clan should not be the hinge that holds us all together.”

There has to be another way to make the alliance work. But I cannot be the man you’ve always known me to be if I do this thing. “I know this will lower me in the esteem of my family.

Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks