The Laird's Lady

The Laird's Lady
Betrothed to a ruthless Highland laird she's never met, Lily sacrifices her future for her clan's survival. Can she find love and safety in the arms of a man whispered to be a monster?

Lungs burning. Heart racing. Lily jumped from the horse and threw the reins to the stable boy who fumbled to catch them. Not waiting to see if he did, she walked as quickly as her short legs would carry her behind the guard, jogging a step or two every now and then to keep up with his long strides. What was the matter? Father had never summoned her with such urgency before. A gnawing feeling began to eat away at her stomach.