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“He does look rather splendid,” she said brushing the skirt of her lilac silk gown as s, but it is a struggle not to ravish him where he stands”
Ivana laughed “I understand that feeling, too We are alike in so many ways”
“I know I am a farfeeling of love and happiness filled her chest “But I feel as though you are the sister I never had”
Ivana drew her into an embrace “I feel the same way” They stepped apart “I am most reluctant to leave tomorrow, and shall miss you terribly”
Isla forced a s day “I’ain” A loud chuckle captured her attention, and she turned to witness Douglas using his fingers to las willpartner He has enjoyed your husband’s company”
“I do think Leo is a bad influence Malmuirie has worked tirelessly to cater to our needs, and he insisted Douglas should convey his gratitude, with some rather comical results Most flowers irritate her nose and cause an uncontrollable bout of sneezing Indeed, the piercing sound forced us all to put our fingers in our ears”
“Well, be grateful Leo didn’t persuade hi sounds like a wildcat walking over hot coals”
They both chuckled
Isla glanced around the drawing room Everyone appeared so happy and carefree It was ied in just a few short weeks As she scanned the throng ofher Without hihts ht joy and happiness, the night would undoubtedly bring passion and pleasure
The afternoon’s festivities ended with a lively proe
“Have yer heard this one?” Douglas insisted on singing a bawdy ballad whilst playing his fiddle Despite the screeched notes, which he said was a consequence of downing more than a dram of whisky, they all acco with the excitement of the celebrations, Isla invited the spectators to join the line as theyHer e party kept their guests entertained and gave her and Lachlan an opportunity to sneak away
“Have I told you how beautiful you looked carrying your posy of heather?”
Isla gripped his hand as they walked across the meadow behind the castle “Yes, about twenty tilanced up at his profile “You still haven’t toldout here”
“It’s a surprise We have a job to do before we can consider partaking in one of a more intimate nature”
She ca him to stop “Please tellsound like a chore”