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Chapter EightIt was several days later, though it had slipped into night by now, as Cameron gathered his warriors around him in a circle. “They are getting tired. The knights aren’t going as hard, and some of the spells are losing their efficacy. The weapons that were infused by their mages before the battle still maintain their integrity, but the ones that are being spelled before use now are little risk to us as their powers dwindle. With one last rally, we can wipe them out and return home victorious.”His words sparked a cry of determination that was underscored by a strong bloodlust. His warriors wanted to destroy the English who would attack their borders, and Cameron wanted that just as much.He was disappointed to find Walstone had not been among the raiding party, and he was concerned this was a diversion, so he had sent two of his fastest dragons back to the keep to ensure no one approached from the other side or tried trickery that would allow them to gain access to Balfou
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Chapter NineBrenna had been waiting for their return, having seen the vision of Cameron falling from the sky as it was happening. When Ian had first returned with his brother in his claws, she’d been afraid Cameron was dead, but there had been a sense of urgency about Ian, and when he called for help, she’d been able to breathe again.She’d remained at the periphery, hoping no one would notice or challenge her right to be there as she followed them up the stairs into his bedchamber. Only when she heard him calling for her had she managed to break her paralysis and stop hovering on the fringes so she could approach him. When she had taken the seat beside him on the bed, it felt like coming home.Now, several days later, it still felt like that as she held his hand and watched him sleep. It was a far more restful sleep than he had enjoyed for the first forty-eight hours after being brought back with a magical poison coursing through his veins. Agnes had never faltered in her conviction
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Chapter TenHe slept for a while, worn out both by the need to continue recovering and by the spontaneous and intense passion that had sprung between them. Though Brenna had done most of the work, it had still taken a lot out of him, and he was dismayed to realize he had slept for several hours.He woke to moonlight shining into the room, and it felt like it blinded him, since no one had thought to pull the drapes. His vision was more sensitive as a dragon-shifter, and he quickly looked away from the light provided by the moon. That drew his gaze to her instead, and Brenna laid beside him, her eyes closed and her breathing even.Each inhalation made her breasts sink, and then every exhalation caused her breasts to rise, and she must be cold from the way her nipples were tipped to hardened little peaks. Briefly, he considered covering them with his hand or his mouth to warm her up, but he decided she probably needed her rest instead.He maneuvered carefully, not wanting to wake her, so
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Chapter ElevenBrenna sat at the long table in the Great Hall, not certain what to do with herself. She had been strongly tempted to permit Cameron to stake a claim, but without telling him the truth, how could she allow it in good conscience? Telling him she still had her power might lead to her banishment or worse. It was a difficult situation, and though she hated the deception, she couldn’t see a way out of it now.“I can hear you thinking so loudly I could not sleep, sister,” said Lianne as she approached the table, taking a seat on the bench beside Brenna. She put an arm around her waist in a comforting fashion.Though Brenna hadn’t seen Lianne in eleven years until her arrival at Balfour land, the embrace was comfortable and familiar, and she hugged her sister by putting an arm around her waist too. “Can you really hear my thoughts?”“Not entirely, but I can sense how you are feeling, and I can get glimpses of what you’re seeing sometimes.”She frowned. “You see my visions?”Li
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Chapter TwelveCameron felt like his heart was lodged in his chest as he waited for her answer. He was aggrieved about her need to lie to him, but he understood the reasons why. She hadn’t known if she could trust him, and without this bond between them, maybe she wouldn’t have been able to.The smart thing would have been to eliminate her the first night of her arrival, but even then, he had been drawn to her. Now, he couldn’t imagine his existence without her. It seemed like every shred of future happiness hinged on what emerged from her mouth next.Her eyes were luminous with tears as she took a step toward him. “Oh, yes, Cameron. I want that more than anything, if you can forgive me?”“Aye, lass, I can easily forgive you. You were acting on self-preservation, but tonight, you didn’t hesitate to try to save Kiersten even knowing it would reveal you still had your Sight.”She nodded slowly. “Truthfully, it was not as noble as that. It was such an intense vision that I was helpless i
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Chapter ThirteenBrenna hadn’t expected to be warmly welcomed into the clan, and she had been mostly right. Upon Cameron’s announcement the morning after he had claimed her, insisting she wear her léine and arasaid arranged to reveal her right shoulder as he had done, there had been various responses. Most had been tepid or reluctant, with a few sincere congratulations among them.Glynis had looked like she was choking on her food, and Brenna had wished that perhaps it would finish her off, but she’d soon regained her breath and stormed from the Great Hall. To her surprise, that seemed to have been the end of the matter though. Glynis hadn’t approached her again, and she hadn’t issued any threats or tried to come after her. Maybe being claimed by the laird gave an extra layer of protection against Glynis, and she was relieved for that.It could also be because she was no longer working in the kitchens. She’d offered to continue to do so, but both Dolag and Cameron had vetoed that idea
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Chapter FourteenHe burst into the tent in a frenzy, ripping the whip from the Englishman’s hand. “I shall destroy you.” Without waiting for any defense from Walstone, for what could what defense could the man offer for the way he had treated Cameron’s mate, Cameron shifted to the dragon and soon dealt with Walstone.The knight would pose no further risk to his mate or his people. When he was finished savaging the man, blood was splattered everywhere, covering his naked form, for he had charged into battle in the traditional way. He spared no time to wipe it away. Instead, he rushed to Brenna and scooped her into his arms. As he ran from the tent, he was aware of the fighting continuing around him, but he caught Ian’s gaze, and his brother nodded at him.Cameron was certain Ian understood he was taking Brenna back to Agnes in hopes she could do something to fix his mate, and his brother was taking over command for the moment. As much as he hated to abandon his warriors, Brenna needed
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Chapter FifteenIt was nearly two weeks later before Brenna was allowed to return to some semblance of a normal life. She walked holding Cameron’s arm as he set a snail’s pace down the stairs that evening, prepared to have dinner in the Great Hall with everyone for the first time since her injuries and rescue.She barely stifled the urge to roll her eyes at how careful he was with her. She tried to be understanding though, knowing he was still recovering from how close he’d come to losing her. It was easier for her, because one of Agnes’s potions had taken most of her memories of the event itself.She had small flashes, but they were mainly positive—all involving or revolving around Cameron, like his dramatic entrance into the tent, or later, when he had kissed her so sweetly on the temple and told her he loved her. She had a vague memory of telling him she loved him, but it wasn’t sharp enough for her, so she’d made sure since then to tell him a few times a day to remind him and hers
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