Knight's Legacy (35 page)
Authors: Trenae Sumter
The lass ran in circles around the older man. The old knight picked up the boy by the scruff of his neck and dangled him at arm's length. The boy burst into giggles and joyful noise. Roderic was fiendishly amused by the fact that, although Sir Raven thoroughly disregarded children, they invariably sought him out.
“If you mean to discourage him, you have not. It has been over a year, old one,” Roderic said.
Sir Raven's blue eyes twinkled as he easily set the boy on his feet. “I am back to bring more mischief. I fear you too content.”
“Aye sir, I am that, but then you gifted me with this pleasure.”
“That I did, for never will I forget the abject desolation in your young face. It was as if the fires of Gehenna had destroyed your world, and you were devoid of hope. I searched for an exceptional woman to be your mate. I wanted one cultivated in both strength and courage. I found her.”
“You did, indeed. Catherine is the mother of my children, the guardian of my heart and joy, yet, still mysterious.”
“Aye, give her my best wish for peace. I am but delivering a gift.”
Roderic was intrigued. His brows came up as he spoke. “To whom?”
Sir Raven threw his head back and laughed. “Gavin MacLaurin. And your wife will be very interested in this parcel.”
Roderic was curious as Sir Raven walked away and disappeared through the trees. Coming upon a bundle in black wool, he reached down to lift it, and stepped back on his heels, surprised. He untied the black cloth, and strands of light-colored hair confirmed his suspicions.
The lady was sleeping deeply, and she did not awaken when he held her up under her shoulders. She was lovely, a vision with soft curly hair, black lashes on her cheeks, and a full pink mouth. The children surrounded her, excited, and Hope knelt down to touch her cheek. “Father, is she sick?”
He shook his head, and bent to hoist the lady over his shoulder. “Nay, merely sleeping. Shall we take her to Glyniss? “
“Oh, yes, she will make her well. Mama and I will help,” Hope said. He smiled at his daughter. She had boasted to all to be a healer.
“She is to belong to our Gavin?”
Roderic did not miss the hint of disgruntlement. Hope was very jealous; Gavin had won her affection as a babe. Chuckling to himself, he made his way to the castle, taking the boy's hand.
He turned to Hope. “Aye.”
They returned to the keep, Hope rushing to be the first to speak of the mysterious lass with the light hair.
Catherine allowed Hope to urge her forward, pulling her hand, so excited that she would see the stranger. Glyniss had been summoned, and she sat next to the young woman. Catherine let out a startled gasp when she gazed upon the woman's face.
“Sierra!”
Smiling at the old one's “gift,” Roderic turned to leave the chamber and seek Gavin. He was matchmaking again.
The real Robert Maitland inherited not only his father's lands, but also received a charter to the lands of Lethington, near Haddington, from Sir John Gifford in the year 1354.
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Five years ago, Cain Veuxfort, Earl of Hawksdown, followed duty and broke Amice de Monceaux's heart. But now he needs her. Desperately.
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2004 Romance Studio CAPA Award Winner for Best Historical
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