The Widow and the Highlander (Tales from the Highlands, #1)

by Martha Keyes

“Cowardice masquerades as bravery while it can—while it is certain of victory. When failure looms, though; when a person’s power begins to slip away—that is the true test. And when Angus faces such failure, he will no longer be able to hide what he truly is.”

He smiled. “Nay, lass. I may appear ta be a lone wolf, like ye said, but that doesna mean no one will come if I howl. It will just take a bit of time ta find them—they scattered far and wide after my father’s death.”