The Duchess (MacBride Sisters Trilogy Book 2)

Kira Freitas
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Duchess
1st Edition
Mangaratiba - RJ
MacBride Sisters Trilogy
2018


The Duchess
Book 02 of the MacBride Sisters Trilogy
Annabel MacBride never imagined herself to be the daughter of the Scottish clan's greatest enemy. She always knew that her mother planned to marry her to a lord, so as to receive a title of nobility and Annabel knew that she would have no choice but to take orders from her mother. However, it was not in his plans to be part of a collusion to dethrone Alistair MacCalister and his wife, who was above all his sister. Known for all the trails that led to the MacCalister clan, Annabel decides to run away from her mother and ends up being chased by her father's soldiers. Even though she is a brave and skillful woman, Annabel is surrounded by danger. His only chance of survival was in the greatest hunter the Scottish clans have ever seen.
Bruce MacCalister grew up in the midst of wars for clan control. In a cowardly way, he has lost the only true love he had ever had, and with it, he lives in a world of darkness. As the chief guard and cousin of the king, he is accustomed to having all his orders fulfilled, so he hates being challenged. When a beautiful girl with a sharp tongue and an explosive temper is put under his guard, Bruce challenges everything he believes he knows about his own feelings. Trapped in a village after Bruce saves Annabel's life, they will have to overcome their differences while a growing passion threatens to dominate them.


Index
The Duchess
Index
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Prologue
Chapter 01
Chapter 02
Chapter 03
Chapter 04
Chapter 05
Chapter 06
Chapter 07
Chapter 08
Chapter 09
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Epilogue
About the author
Other Works
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This is a work of fiction. Although places and objects are real, the characters and the story are completely fictional. Any resemblance is merely a coincidence.


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Author(s): Kira Freitas
Edition year: 2018
Cover designer: Vanessa Freitas
Diagram: Vanessa Freitas
Cover Image: Evgeniia Litovchenko
ISBN: 978-85-921093-8-7


"Danger and pleasure go hand in hand."
Scottish proverb.


Prologue
Bruce
I walked across the hall hard. I knew where Alistair and Aideen were dressed up at that time of day. I had just returned from the lookout and from the round of the village when I was approached by a fisherman who brought me some pleasant news.
- Aideen! - he said when he walked into the library. - Sorry to interrupt your leisure time, but I have news about Annabel.
Alistair was sitting at his desk and Aideen was in one of the chairs reading. He caressed his belly, which hadn't grown much yet. She took a leap, coming towards me.
- Did you find her? - she fired.
- Stay calm! - said Alistair. - What's the news?
- The good news is that a fisherman was on the banks of the river at the time of the east side of Inverness and saw when a girl with light hair was attacked by soldiers.
- Oh! Oh, my God! - Aideen whispered. - Was it Annabel?
- Looks that way! - I answered firmly. - She knocked down the soldiers and fled into the woods.
Aideen looked me in the eye with hope.
- What's the bad news? - Aideen asked.
- There are still soldiers after her and there's a threat of heavy rain.
Aideen put her hands over her mouth and let out a scream.
- Stay calm! - Alistair hugged her. - Bruce, please go after Annabel and bring her to Dunhill!
- Alistair, I'm the captain of the guard! - I grumbled. - I need to be here. I've already sent men to find her.
- No! - He said approaching me. - You're the best tracker and hunter I know. We can't waste any more time. Go and find her!
I made a disgusted face. From the day I met Aideen's sister, all that rude little brat could do was offend me. I didn't like that spoiled one at all and would rather eat land than look at it again, who would say to be in his presence for more than a second.
- Bruce? - Alistair called me out of my daydream. - Did you hear what I said?
- But no way, I'm going after that devil! - I fired. Aideen looked at me with wide eyes. - It's nothing personal, Aideen! The problem is, she can't stand me, and every time she sees me, she only knows how to offend me. I don't know if it would be a good idea for me to go after her.
- Please, Bruce! - she begged. - You have to bring her safely.
- Aideen...
- I would go with you, but I'm still recovering and someone must stay to protect Aideen. - Alistair said in a voice full of regret. - I know I'm asking a lot, but I only trust you. You know those trails better than anyone.
- Please, please, please, please, please, please! - Aideen begged. - I'm afraid if I send only a few men, she might react and hurt them. You know her, and she'll come without reacting.
- I doubt that very much! - I grumbled.
Aideen gave me that desperate look of hers and I took a deep breath. He was inclined not to leave the castle, but the bad part about