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and into the yard itself, despite Isabelle s request to not return. But a broken flower flattened by a wild storm. Her black skirts billowed
something made him ride here this morning. Instinct told him to. around her, the fading bruise on her cheek ugly against the paleness
He stood in the stirrups and gazed over the fields. Empty. No sheep of her face. The light had vanished from her pale blue eyes taking
or cattle had been brought in close for the coming winter. Christmas with it her strength, her spirit, her soul. Her eyes had always told
was only a week away. him her feelings and as he stared at her he knew she couldn t cope
Scanning the yard, he noticed the general state of neglect. The with much more.
quiet unnerved him. He contemplated what to do. Barging into the In one stride Ethan was beside her, kneeling before her on the
house could set Farrell off. He jumped as two chickens unexpect- dirt and stones. He folded her into his arms and kissed the top of
edly flapped their feathers as they emerged from one of the sheds. her head.  Oh, my darling. Let me take you away from here. We ll
Peering at the kitchen window, he tried to make out movement go anywhere you want.
within, but the room was too dark.  I can go nowhere until Bertie comes back.
Slowly, he dismounted and, with Copper trailing behind him, he  Tell me everything. He listened as she spoke of Farrell s cruelty,
checked inside each shed door. Surely, someone should be milking the hardship of watching her father die, the house imprisonment,
by now? Dark, silent emptiness was all he could ascertain. the selling of the animals to finance Farrell s plans to sail to
Ethan glanced at the house. A flash of movement at the window America, the lack of food and finally of his departure two days ago
was so brief he doubted he actually saw it. Then, the back door with Bertie as his hostage. With every sentence, Ethan became more
opened and his heart soared as Isabelle ran across the yard and alarmed. He cursed himself for ever leaving her. Farrell was a
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madman and needed locking up. How she had suffered!  I m so not be discouraged in this. You are to gather your things and leave
sorry you have endured this. here today.
 I had no choice but to. She kissed him and he held her tight.  I  I cannot! She shook her head and a desperate look came into her
would bear anything for you. eyes.  Farrell has Bertie. If he returns and sees I m not here . . . Well,
He stood and drew her up and against him. He kissed her with a I dread to think what he d do to my brother.
deep longing that he could no longer control. Her lips parted Frustration fired Ethan s anger.  You believe I will let you stay
eagerly, wanting him, accepting him. She was so soft, so passionate. here and await that madman s return?
His tongue explored her mouth, familiarizing his mind to her  We ve no choice.
delights once more.  Farrell won t harm Bertie. He ll use him as a tool.
Raising his head, he smiled down at her.  I love you and we will  You have no notion of what Farrell is like. You haven t lived with
never be apart again. She nestled into his shoulder and sighed. him! She flung herself away from him, her voice rising.  I won t
Ethan rubbed her back. Her body fit into his naturally, as though forsake Bertie. He s a little boy, who is terrified and alone with
they were made from the same mould. When he thought of Farrell Farrell. I cannot bear to think how he s been treated these last two
touching her, bile rose in his throat. He imagined knocking the days. It s my fault he s out there!
man s teeth down his throat and grunted with satisfaction at the Abruptly, Neville Peacock strode from the house.  What the hell
idea. is going on? How did you get out, Belle?
 But that is not all I have to tell you. Her voice brought him back She shrugged.  I stole the keys while you were sleeping.
from his tortured thoughts. Ethan frowned.  Who the hell is this?
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