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Excerpt from Lost in the Mist of Time 7/30/2006 11:13:11 AM
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“Just let us pass and we will forget this little misunderstanding,” Dougray
voiced with confidence making even Aislinn want to laugh. Didn’t he realize
they were ten to one here, definitely not the time for boasting?
The man that seemed to be the leader just stared at him for a long moment
before he burst out with a harsh laugh that made Aislinn cringe. “Ye dare
make threats to me? Me the great Merrick?” He pounded his broad chest with
his fist. “I only have to raise my hand and ye will be choking on yer own
blood.”
“Aye, I can see that well enough, but I assure ye that I am not easily captured.
I will make it my duty to take a few of ye with me on my way to hell,
and I will be starting with ye first.”
Aislinn heard the calm and sure tone of his voice but she knew better for
she could feel the muscles tense in his back. He was a darn good actor. She
just hoped that this Merrick thought so too.
He seemed to be weighing the words spoken to him as he warily eyed the
heavy sword that Dougray held with confidence. Finally he spoke again, “Ye
are a brave soul, and ye should count yerself lucky that I like that. I may
consider releasin’ ye both, but for a fair price?” Merrick smiled, but it didn’t
quite make him look any friendlier.
“I can assure ye, that ye will be paid handsomely.” Dougray nodded
hoping that this meant they would get out of this alive, but somehow he
sensed it was not going to be that easy.
“Riches are indeed an added bonus, but what I wish is from the lady.” He
looked at Aislinn now, his eyes seductively roving over her. Instinctively
Dougray moved completely in front of her, as if he could single-handedly
protect her. If the situation hadn’t been so serious, she would have kissed him
for the sweet gesture.
“I’d advise ye to reconsider.” There was no denying the threat that lay
behind Dougray’s words. Aislinn looked around her, as each man moved a
step forward. Even with her help, there was no way that they could fend off
so many.
“Very admirable of ye.” The gypsy chuckled again. “Protectin’ the lady’s
virtue to the death.” His hand swept around him indicating just how many
men were on his side.
“If the need be.” Dougray was still insistent that he could keep her safe.
Aislinn couldn’t help but lift her brows. The man barely tolerated her and
yet he was risking his life for her? She again looked to where the men stood
within the shadows. No matter how strong or brave Dougray thought he was,
there was no way that he could stand up to so many. She felt obligated to at
least make an offer to help with this situation. “Maybe you should….”
He cut her off with a hiss. “Ye say another word and I’ll gladly hand ye
over to them without another thought to it. Do I make myself clear?”
She wisely remained silent.
