Highlander's Charm (Highlander Heat #3)

“You began with the distance when you left me.” He removed his sword-belt, propped it within arm’s reach against the damp wall then dropped down beside her. “Tell me about Ardnamurchan.”


“That would be the piece of land across the sound, and holding me requires the involvement of your arms.”

“Answer my question.” Giving in, he lifted her up, set her in front and nestled her back against his chest, ensuring the tartan was wrapped tight around her. Gently, he smoothed out her drying hair. The strands shimmered midnight-blue in the firelight and slid like silk through his fingers.

“It feels so right being here with you, like this moment was meant to be.” She twisted around and faced him, her gaze hot on his. “Except it causes a complication.”

“There is no complication. We belong together.” He nuzzled her neck, blowing warm air across her flesh. Hell, what was he doing?

“This thing between us is moving too fast, only I can’t deny it exists. Life is too short, and I don’t want another day to go by without experiencing what you’ve seen.”

“I saw only your upper body. ’Twas likely naught.”

“Or it was something.” She kissed him, long and slowly. “I’ve never shown anyone my upper body before. I want you to be my first.” She rubbed against him, her beaded nipples poking his chest through the tartan. He itched for the ultimate contact with her, and his cock strained to get closer. It would stab through his leather trews if he didn’t do something about it.





Chapter 5


Heat and energy pulsed through Lila when not long ago she’d been exhausted and chilled to the bone. She’d waited a lifetime for this moment. Calum had saved her twice from the sea, and though he was from the enemy clan, his heart was pure. She desperately wanted to join with him.

“Calum, show me everything you saw in your vision.”

“Aye, everything.” He released the plaid still covering her. The soft wool slid over her bare skin and pooled at her hips. With painstaking slowness, he grazed a finger from between her breasts to her belly, his sensual touch starting a pulse point fluttering in her below.

“I really like how you touch me.”

“I like it more.” He skimmed his hands over her waist and pressed his lips to her belly. He kissed her, right over her heart shaped mole. “Beautiful, and just as I saw it.”

“How about you show me your star shaped birthmark?” She tickled down his side and around to his right cheek. “It was about here, wasn’t it?”

“Aye, though I intend a long loving of your body first.” He laid her back on his plaid, eased her breasts together and licked one nipple. The lazy stroke of his tongue sent a bolt of pleasure to her core.

“I never want to forget this night.”

“I’ll ensure it.” He swirled around the tip then sucked her nipple deep into his mouth. She couldn’t halt her hips from pushing against his. He’d awakened her body, and she wanted more. His shirt. It had to go. She gripped the hem and hauled it over his head. His glorious abs and pecs gleamed under the firelight.

She clutched his broad shoulders then caressed his biceps as he devoured her breasts.

“I need more, Lila.” He cupped her bottom and brought her tight against him.

“Then a good start would be to get you completely naked.” She loosened the ties of his pants, shoved the dark leather down his thighs and off. Oh yes. His cock sprang free and brushed his belly. Her stomach tightened in expectation.

“I want to feel your heart beating against mine.”

“My heart’s racing a little out of time.” She craved his touch. Her warrior was beyond beautiful, and this bond, which tied them together, was one she hadn’t a hope of dismissing. His body too, every hard and defined inch of him. She wanted, desperately. “Let me touch you.”

“Later. I’ve waited too long.” He dipped his fingers between them and glided along the inside of her thigh. “Spread your legs, my wee charm.”

She eased them apart, eager and needy for his touch. “Whatever you do, don’t stop.”

“Naught will halt me now.” He swept his hand over her entrance, his intimate touch a sweet caress. Then he plunged one finger inside and stroked deep, curling into a spot that had her straining for more. Hands on her hips, he slowly, carefully, moved between her legs and nudged his cock along her slick folds. “Do you trust me?”

“Yes, hurry. I’m burning up for your touch.”

He returned to her mouth and kissed her, diverting her thoughts with each delicious kiss. Then he pushed against the barrier, tore through and plunged inside.

She held on piercingly tight as he stretched her to exquisite fullness. She wanted to speak, but the way they were joined touched her so deeply, as if their very souls had merged.

“We’re one, and none shall ever tear us apart.” He stared into her eyes, his gaze restless.

“This is like nothing I could’ve imagined.” She grasped his butt and wrapped her quivering legs around him. “Show me a night of pleasure.”