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“I’ll have it ready for you toree, I’ll oversee whatever work needs doing There’s no need for you toaround here when you’d rather be enjoying the delights of the city” Boyd gave hi wink “I hear there is much to keep you entertained there of late”
Lachlan sh he would not describe the drunken hours spent in various ladies beds as entertaining It was sih when you’re not choking on their powders and perfumes”
“But you prefer them a little wilder,” Boyd chuckled, “a little more unrefined”
His st the heather Her hair splayed like a golden fan against the pretty purple sprigs “The wild ones prove to be too unpredictable I’ve come to believe no woman can be trusted”
“Aye, I’ll second that,” Boyd said, well aware of his history with Isla Maclean “I assuht I know it’s noton the past”
“I had need to speak with Douglas” And he had wanted to look into Isla’s eyes once ered there, to see if his affection had once blinded him to her deceit
“Whatever you say” Boyd shrugged The h to know that was not entirely the truth “But takeGo back to Edinburgh and find yourself a woman to marry Find a woman whose head is not filled with nonsense And avoid the pretty ones as they bring naught but trouble”
Lachlan nodded purely to placate the ht But I’ll stay until I’h funds available to see all the work undertaken”
Boyd glanced to the floor “I can’t help but feel responsible I should have written to you I should have infors sooner But your father’s s He lacks all interest in business matters”
Lachlan grabbed Boyd’s shoulder firmly “You already do the job of three men My father’s lucky to have soo and check on hi else to do, perhaps we should venture down to the alehouse”
He wanted to hearAnd a few drinks would help to banish all ahts of Isla Maclean
Boyd gave a disappointed sigh “I’ve still got work to do Ifa whisky on er on the side of his nose “It’s distilled in a secret location not too far frolass or three while we discuss the repairs”
“You certainly kno to terin “I assume it’s as potent as the last bottle we shared”
A few glasses of whisky would surely guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep To with the sole intention of offering to rent the ation to offer assistance Indeed, he was still not sure why he felt a deep-rooted need to help Perhaps Isla ht be more hospitable next tilas A nificantly ease their burden After that, he would concentrate his efforts on finding a wife: a timid raven-haired woman ould welcome his affections with open arms and who lacked the capacity to lie
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