She clenched her fists. “I believe, milord, that I have endured my full limit of male tyranny.” “I am afraid, milady, that you will have to become accustomed to it. It is the way of...

At first, I did not tell you any of this because…you were not supposed to mean anything to me. And later…” His voice became rough with emotion. “Later, I did not tell you because you...

I must remember to be troublesome now and again, else you are going to be impossible to live with. And by what magic did you find the gown and the horse?””Scottish fairy magic.” His grin...

As I have said, milady, I mean to keep you safe, not harm you. And it is not my habit to force myself on unwilling maidens.””Aye, pilgrim?” she asked dubiously. “Next you will tell me...

It had seemed entirely sensible at the time. A simple way to test the truth of her claim that she had lain with de Villiers. To show her that lying to him was useless. To...

Rolling onto his side, he drew her close. “Sleep, milady. I will keep you warm tonight, and safe.” He pulled the blanket over her, wrapping one arm around her waist as he settled beside her...