![]() “You’re the perfect escort.” Her gaze slid to her brother, who stood just behind MacRae. “There, you see?” Merritt exclaimed, beaming at him. ![]() ![]() “If someone did,” he said vehemently, “I’d skin the bawfaced bastard like a grape and toss him onto a flaming dung heap.” In fact, who would dare utter one offensive word, or threaten any harm to me, if you were there?” “No one would doubt my safety in your company. We carry the honor of Scotland with us wherever we go.” After a moment, he said, “’Tis true that Scots have more honor per man than other lands. On the contrary, it’s common knowledge that Scots are trustworthy and honest, and … and simply the most honorable of men.” ![]() “My brother and I are both well aware that I have nothing at all to fear from you. Merritt had to gnaw the insides of her lips to restrain a laugh. Luke lifted his brows, looking mildly interested. ![]()
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