By Bertrice Small
Fleeing the king's decree that she marry Jemmie Leslie, Earl of Glenkirk, Jasmine de Marisco, the headstrong granddaughter of Skye O'Malley, escapes to France followed through her teenagers, with the rushing and decided Jemmie in scorching pursuit of his unwilling bride. Original.''
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Jasmine demanded of Skye on her return to the chateau. It had been a horrific week. She and James Leslie seemed to have nothing in common but her children, and could not seem to speak to one another unless one of them was involved. It did not bode well, and now Skye had disappeared, sending her granddaughter into a panic. "I have been to Archambault," Skye said calmly. She handed her cloak to a servant and settled herself in a chair before the fire, sipping thirstily at the wine handed her. " She beamed toothily at James Leslie, who was seated opposite her, glowering into the flames.
Her voice was soft, her glance pleading. " "Of course, madame," he answered her. "You are correct that the children should not be involved in our difficulties. " His green-gold eyes regarded her dispassionately. Bertrice Small She met his gaze directly. "Would it not be better if we renewed our acquaintanceship again, my lord, before we spoke on serious matters? " James Leslie swallowed a mouthful of egg poached in cream sauce and marsala wine and seasoned with peppercorns. It was a particularly tasty dish, and he wondered if the cook was Jasmine's, or belonged to the chateau.
I am so sorry, Grandmama," Jasmine said. "I did not say it last evening when you arrived. I was so stunned by your news, and then by Lord Leslie's arrival. I allowed my own problems to overwhelm me. I should have been at Queen's Malvern for you, Grandmama. I should have been there for Grandfather. " "Neither will I," Skye said softly. " "I understand," Jasmine said. "I loved my first husband, Jamal, and yet I loved Rowan Lindley better. " The younger woman climbed onto the bed next to the older.