14 books
—
3 voters
Orphan
“
For my sake,” he said firmly, addressing the air in front of him as though it were a tribunal, “I dinna want ye to bear another child. I wouldna risk your loss, Sassenach,” he said, his voice suddenly husky. “Not for a dozen bairns. I’ve daughters and sons, nieces and nephews, grandchildren—weans enough.”
He looked at me directly then, and spoke softly.
“But I’ve no life but you, Claire.”
He swallowed audibly, and went on, eyes fixed on mine.
“I did think, though . . . if ye do want another
...more
”
― The Fiery Cross
― The Fiery Cross
“
A hush, a silence accompanied this dusting of snow until an odd whistling sound broke through the numbness, coming closer, growing louder. What was that?
”
― Wanted: An Honest Man
― Wanted: An Honest Man
13 members,
last active 8 years ago
15 members,
last active 11 years ago
6 members,
last active 10 years ago
34 members,
last active 12 years ago















































