“ The trees sang their approval. Ruith cocked an ear and listened to them for a moment or two, smiled faintly, then continued on his way toward her. Sarah felt her breath catch, again. She wondered if t… Lynn Kurland
“ The panic crept closer, accompanied by a niggling doubt. Could she go back to her time? Did she want to? He shoved both thoughts aside forcefully. They were betrothed. It was too late for thinking. A… Lynn Kurland
“ Sile looked momentarily stymied, then shook his head sharply. You wont go alone.I can't ask anyone--You aren't asking, Sile said firmly. I'm insisting--Grandfather, nay, Runach said, stunned. I couldn… Lynn Kurland
“ She looked for her guard, then back up at him. No men? Ravishment of one’s wife does not need an audience, he informed her. Ravishment, she said, turning the word over on her tongue and seemingly cons… Lynn Kurland
“ Runach didn't consider himself particularly dull, but he had to admit he was baffled. Then what now?What do you mean, Weger echoed in disbelief. Do what is necessary! Bloody hell, man, must I instruc… Lynn Kurland
“ Richard nodded, then fumbled around in the purse at his belt. He took her hand and slid a ring onto her finger. I meant to give you this, he said. Before, ah, the tidings came . . . Oh, she said, look… Lynn Kurland
“ Perhaps you would care to wear it. While we are in this chamber, he added hastily. She lifted her eyebrows. Why? Because then you would be lord. Why would I want that? Then you would rule over me. As… Lynn Kurland
“ Off with you, he said. Sleep will heal your wounds. She paused. Does this mean we’re going to be amicable now? Call it a temporary truce. Now go to bed. Is that a command? He had the feeling the corre… Lynn Kurland
“ If Jessica had been pleased with his work, that was enough. He had bent to his work and poured his entire soul, black as it might have been, into fashioning something beautiful for his lady. His lady.… Lynn Kurland
“ I love you, she said. What brought that on? She smiled. It’s like a fever. It comes and goes. I think your smiles bring it on. Then remind me to give you more of them. She rested her head against his… Lynn Kurland
“ I love this medieval stuff, Archie announced to whatever assembly was there, don’t you? And with that, he slapped her happily on the rump—to the accompaniment of more horrified gasps—and continued on… Lynn Kurland
“ I don’t want broth, I want an enormous piece of meat. Jessica held the trencher on his lap. You’ll eat broth because that’s all your body can take right now— I’ll eat what I bloody well feel like eati… Lynn Kurland
“ He then transferred the potency of those dusty green eyes on Jessica, took her hand, and made a low bow over it. At least he hadn’t kissed it, Richard noted. Kendrick had spared himself being run thro… Lynn Kurland
“ And she shrieked when she was lifted up and set carefully on her feet. Are you hurt? Richard asked anxiously. I was just checking the floor, she said, trying to catch her breath. You scared me to deat… Lynn Kurland
“ What? Richard demanded. John merely shook his head and smiled. She rides very well. What? Richard turned to see his horse’s rump now far in the distance. Damn that woman! Lynn Kurland
“ The blush started at her toes and worked its way up. She threw her right arm over her face. Go dry your hair, she said, mortified. Please. Richard gently pulled her arm away and peered down at her, hi… Lynn Kurland
“ She looked at him gravely. You cannot call back the river that has already flowed past you, Ruith. All you can do is be grateful for where you are in it. Lynn Kurland
“ She even managed to avoid various and sundry bits of animal husbandry that seemed to find warm, fallish tarmac to be to their liking. She’d never thought of sheep as a road hazard, but there you had i… Lynn Kurland
“ Eventually, after listening to a good deal of grumbling and muttering, Jessica felt the bed dip. A calloused hand reached for hers. It is late? she asked. Late enough. Hold me? How gentle were those p… Lynn Kurland
