Re: Whispers in the Dark - Scheherazade, Callum
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? (Callum)
Callum lost himself willingly in the comfort of his sister-in-law's arms. It was the first time in months that anyone had embraced him with warmth or compassion.? "Dearest Arowyn,", he murmured, holding her close.? "Ah wish she were you right now, here with me right now instead of closing herself off from me in her tower."? He brushed his face against her hair.? "God help me, you smell so much like her it's maddening."? It took a supreme effort of will for the laird to ease his hold and let some daylight spill between them.? He looked down, embarrassed.? "Forgive me, sister.? Ah... ah spoke most improperly."
Arowyn
¡°Shh Callum.¡± Aroywn gently scolded ¡°posh. I cannot imagine what you¡¯re going through. It¡¯s too much for one man. But I can tell you that I know my sister and I know she loves you. And I know it might be too much to ask you to be strong but you have to be strong. She needs you. Arowyn said gently stroking his cheek With her thumb. ¡°You have to be strong. she will come to you,¡±
(Jaimie)
Jaimie moved to collect the ignored tray and return it to the kitchen, but paused when the lady addressed him with a question.? He hesitated, glad that she was not looking his way lest his face betray him in some way.??
"Laird callum wis showing mistress Arowyn th' an aberdonian`s burd whin ah lest saw him, Mistress Kirstene," the young Scot managed to say.? "Dae... Dae ye wish me tae gang 'n' fin' him?? 'n' tell him ye wish tae see him?" he added, a note of hope in his voice.? He knew the lord would come if the lady Kirstene asked for him.
Kirstene She only be vaguely heard what he said. But she did hear was The sentiments of Jaimie¡¯s words. Callum was not here with her. He was off wanting life to be normal again... life would never be normal again... why could he not see that!?
Why was he rejecting her pain? Why was he turning his back on their children as if they were nothing to him??
?Sheep...Sheep!
¡°No that will not be necessary Jamie. Thank you.¡± She said still looking out the window. Her arms drawing her shall closer, tighter around her.¡±
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