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“There are las told e”

Bloody hell Ramsey could not have come at a worse time

“Did they say what they wanted?” Lachlan asked

“They want to speak to Miss Maclean They swear they only wish to ask her a few questions about the death of their cattle and to knohy she was prowling the village late last night”

Lachlan muttered a curse “Tell them she is ill and cannot come down Tell them she will send for them when she is more able to answer their questions”

Isla cleared her throat “I am blind not mute, Lachlan I can speak for ht “Help me up I o down to the bailey and speak to them” She waved in the direction of the“Open the drapes and pull back the shutters”

Lachlan hesitated “Let ers around their scrawny necks as a punish their evil lies”

“Which is why Ithe coverlet until she could feel the edge of the bed “I’ll not have you brawling with your friends and neighbours”

Lachlan closed the distance between theh his tone was soft and calo Let me tell them you’re ill and you will call for them shortly”

She winced as she tried to n she was still in soive them a reason to be even ht Inform them that I intend to address their concerns as soon as I am able”

Lachlan inclined his head, but upon realising she was not able to observe the gesture, he said, “Of course”

As expected, Lachlan stepped out into the bailey to find Ra the creak of the oak door, they all turned to face him

“Lachlan” Ran of surrender The man did not appear surprised to see him “We’ve nae come to make trouble”

“Then why have you come?” He could not wait to hear their ridiculous accusations fall from their own mouths

“We want to speak to Miss Maclean” Ra to disguise his embarrassment “We want to ask her a few questions We’ll nae keep her long”