Everlasting
“Abrielle protested too forcefully. “I cannot risk being alone with him.” “Do you not trust yourself?” Cordelia asked slyly. Abrielle gasped. “You make light of what could mean death for both Scotsmen, and others, should the blood of young men run too hot, as too oft is the case.” Cordelia laid a hand on her shoulder. “My dearest companion, I only mean to ease your concerns, to somehow lighten the load you bear. Do not mistake my teasing for anything but that. You know I will do anything to h...elp you, and that you can rely upon me to distract Desmond where Raven is concerned.” Abrielle hugged the other woman fervently. “’Tis a noble thing you’re doing, saving your family in this way, though dear indeed is the price for doing so,” Cordelia told her with heartfelt sympathy. “I certainly don’t envy you. Truly, ’tis far more reasonable to imagine Raven Seabern as your suitor than that contemptible beast of a man you’re pledged to marry.” “For pity’s sake, Cordelia,”MoreLess
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