Captured by the Pirate Laird (33 page)

“That’s
what Rodney said when my arrow hit the bull’s-eye.” Enya flashed a challenging
grin in the looking glass. “Wouldn’t that have been a boon? I’d be free to
travel, see the world.” She swung her arm through the air with an imaginary
sword. “Fight duels, and win this fanciful tournament.”

Heather
groaned and jerked the comb harder.

“Ow.”

“You’d
do very well to stop your dreaming and face the fact you are a lass, and a
grown one at that.”

Enya
folded her arms and glared at her reflection. It wasn’t she didn’t like being
female, it’s just it was so
limiting
.
One by one, she’d watched her five sisters marry. Her father was close to
negotiating her betrothal to that pompous Claud Hamilton. Heir to an earldom,
she should be overjoyed. At least that’s what her mother said.

Enya
hardly knew Claud. Friends with William, he hadn’t been to Halkhead since her
closest brother left for his fostering a few years ago. Father had invited
Claud to the tournament, just as he had every other able-bodied knight who
sympathized with Queen Mary. Enya blinked at her reflection. She’d better give
the young lord a chance. Besides, she was curious to see him after so much time
had passed. She fidgeted with her skirt. Of course she wanted to see how he’d changed.
Perhaps with time to mature, he wouldn’t be so full of self-importance. After
all, she might have no choice but to spend eternity with him.

Saints preserve me.

Heather
pulled a small clump of hair from Enya’s temple and started braiding. Nice. She
loved it when Heather wove her hair through her bronze tiara. Though
unpretentious, it was her favorite piece of jewelry. Enya glanced over to the
bed. Heather had set out her gown. It was beautiful. Mother picked the emerald
damask to match Enya’s eyes. She bit the inside of her cheek. If she was to see
her future husband this night, she should look her best.

End of Sample

Other
Books by Amy Jarecki:

Scottish
historical romances coming in 2014

The Highland Henchman

Beauty and the Barbarian

Rescued by the Celtic Warrior

Celtic Maid

Contemporary
Romances

Virtue

Chihuahua Momma

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