My Laird

by StillDreaming85

Isabella is an English woman, trying to escape a marriage she doesn't want. Edward is a Scottish Laird, with a soft spot for a damsel in distress and a hate for the English Redcoats that pursue her, but what does he do with her now that he has saved her? He has no choice, other than to bring her home, but he wasn't counting on falling for the lass on the journey to Castle Menzies.

57. Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Garrett's words bothered Edward more than he cared to admit. He would never fully know if all the traitors were gone from his life or still living within the castle walls. He presumed that was the effect Garrett was aiming for. He wanted him to live in fear, wondering if each moment was his last. Edward wasn't a coward though; there was little he feared, even death.

The only thought that terrified him was losing his wife and he would do everything in his power to make sure that didn't happen. He wouldn't let history repeat itself. He wouldn't let them kill her. He would make sure she was guarded every hour of the day, with only men he completely trusted. She would survive.

"Is everything okay?" Isabella asked Edward, as he walked into the great hall. He looked troubled, deep in thought. She had noticed that his captains wore the same grim expression. Had something happened?

Edward saw the worry on his wife's face and did his best to offer her a reassuring smile. He wouldn't tell her what Garrett had said because he knew it would upset her and he refused to have her living in fear. She had already been through too much. "Aye, Lass," he said, pulling her into his arms and kissing the top of her head. "Everything is fine. Ye hae nothing tae worry about anymore. Yer safe."

But everything wasn't fine, Isabella wasn't safe.

To be continued …

A/N: Firstly, I want to say a HUGE thank you to Sherry and Tiffany for working with me on this story. You girls have been amazing and I have appreciated every second of your time.

I also want to thank everyone who was kind enough to rec the story. I honestly, can't believe the response it received and that was because of you, so thank you!

To my girls in my group. You all are amazing, and a huge support. Thank you!

To each and every one of you that has reviewed, followed and faved! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I hope you all have enjoyed these two as much as I did. As I said in the last chapter, My Laird's Bairn will be starting in July. (Lets aim for the 8th) I hope to see you all then. X x x