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permanent, so as long as she did not get emotionally involved, she did not see a problem . After all, she may as well tak e advantage of the attraction the two felt for one another. There was nothing stopping her from fulfilling her physical needs while also fulfilling the need that brought her to this time.
“ Good Morning brother, I was wondering if ye could spare Branan for the morning. We intend to visit Lainie’s mother and could use an escort,” explained Ailsa. Catriona tried to hide a smirk as she noticed Lainie’s cheeks turn slightly red at the mention of the guard’s name. So that’s how it is! Cat would have to keep an eye on those two; maybe she wa s needed to bring true love together. Alright Cat, now you’re getting carried away.
Even if Cat ’s errant thought had been accurate and she had been brought into the past to play match-maker, Lainie and Branan did not need any assistance. When the group began their walk to the village, t he two flirted with each other incessantly . Their tender whispers brought a smile to her face , even as their behavior made her roll her eyes . Realistically, Cat was just jealous; she had always wished she had had more time for these flirtations when she was younger. Finally, the lovers separated as the party approached their destination. Lainie invited Catriona inside to meet her mother.
After the introductions, Cat asked about the older woman’s symptoms . She had developed a fever and cough many weeks ago that had also been accompanied by terrib le pains in her back and head. Cat could not be sure, but it sounded like the woman had had the flu. Now , the woman was still weak and had a lingering cough. She was even sometimes delirious. Cat was willing to bet the woman had developed pneumon ia. Reaching into her purse, Cat pulled out a package of antibiotics she had refused to use when she had been sick. It was rather ironic that even though she went through pharmacy school, she hated taking pills.
Pulling Lainie aside she said, “I need you to give these to your mother every day. Have her drink them with a full glass of water. She must take all of them. I cannot guarantee they will work, but there is a good chance.” Cat hoped the infection was bacterial and not viral; otherwise, the pills would be a complete waste.
During their return trip to the castle , Cat began a conversation with Ailsa. She wanted to learn more about Alasdair before giving serious consideration to a fling. “So , tell me about your brother.”
“Why, do ye have a special interest in the man?”
I am going to have to work on my subtlety skills. “Not the type you are implying,” replied Cat, even though that was a complete lie . “I simply want to know what kind of man he is since I will be staying under his care until I can find a way home.”
“Oh, ye have nothing to fear from him. Alasdair ’s behavior can be rough, but he truly is a kind soul. He does everything within his power to provide for his people. He willna e mistreat ye—if that is yer concern.”
“ No, I wasn’t worried about that,” replied Cat. When Ailsa seemed disinclined to provide any additional information Cat added, “ He sounds as if he takes his re sponsibilities very seriously.”
“Aye, he does.” Ailsa continued, “Our father was a good and kind man, but he didna e plan much for the future. Each winter t here was only ever enough to get the castle and its inhabitants through to the next spring, never any surplus of provisions . Honestly, he didna e take advantage of the land. This is part of what began the recent problems with the Camerons. They began encroaching into our borders since they were always struggling to provide for their numbers. My father forced them off our lands—rightfully so—but Cameron took this as a great insult . He thought my father was mocking his inability to provide for his people—why else would a man waste such a resource? ”
“ Did Cameron retaliate ?” ask
“ Good Morning brother, I was wondering if ye could spare Branan for the morning. We intend to visit Lainie’s mother and could use an escort,” explained Ailsa. Catriona tried to hide a smirk as she noticed Lainie’s cheeks turn slightly red at the mention of the guard’s name. So that’s how it is! Cat would have to keep an eye on those two; maybe she wa s needed to bring true love together. Alright Cat, now you’re getting carried away.
Even if Cat ’s errant thought had been accurate and she had been brought into the past to play match-maker, Lainie and Branan did not need any assistance. When the group began their walk to the village, t he two flirted with each other incessantly . Their tender whispers brought a smile to her face , even as their behavior made her roll her eyes . Realistically, Cat was just jealous; she had always wished she had had more time for these flirtations when she was younger. Finally, the lovers separated as the party approached their destination. Lainie invited Catriona inside to meet her mother.
After the introductions, Cat asked about the older woman’s symptoms . She had developed a fever and cough many weeks ago that had also been accompanied by terrib le pains in her back and head. Cat could not be sure, but it sounded like the woman had had the flu. Now , the woman was still weak and had a lingering cough. She was even sometimes delirious. Cat was willing to bet the woman had developed pneumon ia. Reaching into her purse, Cat pulled out a package of antibiotics she had refused to use when she had been sick. It was rather ironic that even though she went through pharmacy school, she hated taking pills.
Pulling Lainie aside she said, “I need you to give these to your mother every day. Have her drink them with a full glass of water. She must take all of them. I cannot guarantee they will work, but there is a good chance.” Cat hoped the infection was bacterial and not viral; otherwise, the pills would be a complete waste.
During their return trip to the castle , Cat began a conversation with Ailsa. She wanted to learn more about Alasdair before giving serious consideration to a fling. “So , tell me about your brother.”
“Why, do ye have a special interest in the man?”
I am going to have to work on my subtlety skills. “Not the type you are implying,” replied Cat, even though that was a complete lie . “I simply want to know what kind of man he is since I will be staying under his care until I can find a way home.”
“Oh, ye have nothing to fear from him. Alasdair ’s behavior can be rough, but he truly is a kind soul. He does everything within his power to provide for his people. He willna e mistreat ye—if that is yer concern.”
“ No, I wasn’t worried about that,” replied Cat. When Ailsa seemed disinclined to provide any additional information Cat added, “ He sounds as if he takes his re sponsibilities very seriously.”
“Aye, he does.” Ailsa continued, “Our father was a good and kind man, but he didna e plan much for the future. Each winter t here was only ever enough to get the castle and its inhabitants through to the next spring, never any surplus of provisions . Honestly, he didna e take advantage of the land. This is part of what began the recent problems with the Camerons. They began encroaching into our borders since they were always struggling to provide for their numbers. My father forced them off our lands—rightfully so—but Cameron took this as a great insult . He thought my father was mocking his inability to provide for his people—why else would a man waste such a resource? ”
“ Did Cameron retaliate ?” ask
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