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Highland Heather Part 46

As they climbed the stairs Morgan said casually, "I have invited the queen to Greystone Abbey for a hunt. She will be bringing Madeline and Charles along. I thought you might like to see them."

Brenna's smile was quick.

"Aye, my lord."

"Then I shall invite them to stay on for several days if you would like."

"Thank you." At the door to her room Brenna paused.

"When will they be here?"

"As quickly as it can be arranged."

Brenna felt her spirits soar. She would not feel nearly so alone with Madeline here.

"Thank you, my lord."

He startled her by touching a hand to her cheek.

"If I had but known that Madeline's visit would bring such a bloom to your cheeks, I would have invited her here days ago."

The rush of heat was so swift she felt suddenly lightheaded. For long minutes he stared down into her eyes, and she sensed that he was going to kiss her.

For a moment her heart forgot to beat. She waited, anticipating the touch of his mouth to hers.

Morgan paused, toying with the idea of brushing her lips with his. A warning bell sounded in his mind. It was extremely dangerous to kiss this woman. Each time, he'd had to walk through fire to resist taking her.

He studied the soft, seductive lips, the invitation in her eyes, and stepped back, breaking contact. It was difficult enough to sleep, knowing the woman slept but a room away. If he were to kiss her, sleep would elude him for the entire night.

"Sleep well, my lady."

He dropped his hand and strode quickly away.

Chapter Fourteen