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

by Martha Keyes

“Must we have animals with us at the table?” Elizabeth asked. “Och, Malcolm won’t hear aught against the dogs,” one of the men said. Elizabeth looked him in the eye. “You mistake me. I wasn’t referring to them. I am quite fond of dogs.”

LOL

“I thought you had a reason for coming other than to protect me.” “And I did.”

“I came because I enjoy bein’ with ye.”