If she didnt want to return to the cottage where do you think she would go?

The only other place she felt safe, Lila said sadly. Home.

Dawn sat holding her cold hands out in front of Old Marys hearth; her old hearth. She had taken her boots off, her feet cold as ice. She had stayed too long at the glen but it had been so peaceful that she hadnt noticed that dusk had been fast encroaching. Night had settled on the land by the time she had reached the village. Not wanting to return to her new cottage she decided to go home and Old Mary had greeted her with a smile.

She rubbed her hands together and looked at the old woman sitting in front of the hearth on the floor beside her. She was wizened with age and knowledge and Dawn took this opportunity to question her about what she had said when last she had visited Dawn.

Before she could gesture, Old Mary laid her hand on Dawns knee. Hes coming for you and hes angry.

Dawn scrambled to her feet, slipped her boots on and headed out the door, stopping abruptly when she caught sight of him.

He came out of the shadows of the night his cloak flying out behind him as he hurried toward her. Instincts took over and she ran.

She didnt get far. He scooped her up in his arms and headed straight for her cottage. Dawn was glad night had fallen. There were fewer villagers about to see his fury and gossip about her dilemma, though no doubt she was already talk of the village. Everyone was probably wondering about her fate with the imminent arrival of Crees intended.

He kicked the door shut to the cottage and after setting her down on her feet, though keeping hold of her wrist, he latched the door. He then shoved her into the other room.

Disrobe, and I will not tell you twice, he ordered.

The fury in his dark eyes warned her not to argue or protest and so she did as she was told... she shed all her garments to stand naked in front of him.

He walked over to her and grabbed her wrist yanking her against him. If I must keep you naked so that you dont run off I will. He shoved her onto the bed and hastily shed his clothes. He then dropped down over her pinning her arms above her head.

He kissed her then but so much more gently than she had expected and angry as she was, as much as she wanted to resist him, she simply couldnt resist his loving tenderness. And either could her body. She heated with passion as his kiss deepened and when his hand began to touch her, gently, loving... she surrendered.

It was as if he paid homage to her body; kissing, tasting, touching and entering her with a tender control that had her writhing beneath him. When all was done and he had brought her to climax several times, he moved off her and rested on his side. He eased her over on her side, drawing her back against his chest. He wrapped his arm tightly around her and draped his leg snugly over hers.

Then he whispered in her ear. Youre mine; you belong to me. I will never let you go.

Cree and Dawns story continues in Forbidden Highlander, book two of the Highlander Trilogy. Available now.

Titles by Donna Fletcher.

Single Titles.

San Francisco Surrender.

Untamed Fire.

Rebellious Bride The Buccaneer Tame My Wild Touch Playing Cupid Whispers on the Wind Series Books The Wedding Spell (Wyrrd witch series) Magical Moments Magical Memories Remember the Magic The Irish Devil Irish Hope Isle of Lies Love Me Forever Dark Warrior Legendary Warrior The Daring Twin The Bewitching Twin Taken By Storm The Highlanders Bride Return of the Rogue (Sinclare brothers series) Under the Highlanders Spell The Angel & The Highlander Highlanders Forbidden Bride Bound To A Warrior (Warrior King series) Loved By A Warrior A Warriors Promise Wed To A Highland Warrior Highlander Unchained Forbidden Highlander.

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Donna Fletcher is a USA Today bestselling romance author. Her books are sold worldwide. She started her career selling short stories and winning reader contests. She soon expanded her writing to her love of romance novels and sold her first book SAN FRANCISCO SURRENDER the year she became president of New Jersey Romance Writers. Donna is also a past President of Novelists, Inc.

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