Part 46 (2/2)

Nora smiled at her husband as the steward rushed away and told the workmen to hurry their labors.

These had been the happiest months of her life. She couldn't imagine anything better than the life they had now.

Well, except that she still wanted to travel.

But Ewan had promised her that as soon as the baby was old enough, he would take them to Aquitaine to visit her mother's family.

She took his hand and laced his fingers with hers. ”You know, my lord, I am suddenly feeling very tired.”

He c.o.c.ked a brow at that. ”Are you?”

She tried to keep her face straight as she frowned, but couldn't quite manage it.

Instead, she feigned a yawn. ”Aye, you needs get me home soon or else I could fall asleep where I stand.”

Ewan laughed and scooped her up in his arms. ”In that case, love, I'd best be on my way.”

Nora laughed as he sprinted with her toward their horses.

Once he had her astride her own, she leaned down and whispered in his ear.

”You know, Cat sent me a package.”

A deep, l.u.s.tful glint came to his eyes. Every time a package arrive from Cat it always heralded something that made her husband extremely happy.

”Did she now?” he asked.

”Aye,” she said, thinking of the sheer gown that awaited them. The material was so thin that it would scarce cover her. ”This time, it's ared one.”

She saw the fire in his eyes as he leaped onto his own horse. He set his heels into the flanks and tore off at a breakneck speed.

Nora followed along at her slower speed.

”Nora!” he called, urging her on.

How she loved this man, impatience and all.

But then when taming a bear, one could only do so much.

THE END.