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writings correctly, the countess didn’t want her daughters betrothed to either Lancastrians or to York’s, where they would have been used as pawns in the disputes between York and Lancaster. Lord Wakefield read on: With both the earl and his son dead, the countess was in need of a protector. It wasn’t Dun-Raven castle alone that met its end. The Lancastrians demolished two other castles that belonged to the earl.”
    “Finwick and Falcon Crest,” Stacey said under her breath. Only Shane heard her. “May I please get a copy of this document?” Stacey asked.
    “Yes, of course,” Lord Wakefield said. “I’ll have James print you out a copy now. You know, now that I think about it, I believe the countess was very wise to have fled England. We have read of the tragedy of lady Jane Grey. It could just as easily have happened to the earl’s daughters. The royals and nobility certainly sacrificed their children for selfish gain. Well, I sincerely hope this helps with your quest, my dear.”
    “I hope so too sir,” Stacey said. “Thank you so much for your help.”
    “Where to now?” Shane asked, as they left the library.
    “I’m off to Scotland I guess, to see if I can pick up their trail somehow.” 
    “Would you fancy a bit of company?  After all, I am a Scotsman.” 
    “Are you serious?” Stacey asked. 
    “Yes, I’d like to see this through with you. It’s my first quest you know.”
    While Shane was having the valet bring the car around, Stacey went to the ladies room.  On her way out Rory was waiting.  As she went by him, she said, “Goodnight and thank you for our invitation tonight.” 
    He grabbed her by the arm and pulled her into an alcove. “I’ve been watching you tonight with that bastard McLeod. You’re not going to give to him what I’ll take first.”
    Stacey smiled up at Rory and put her arms around his neck and said, “If you feel that way about me why didn’t you just say so?”  When Stacey pulled his head down to kiss him, she brought her knee up to his groin with a considerable amount of force. He doubled over groaning.  “You playboy types never learn,” Stacey said. “Maybe you better think twice about visiting Texas. You know we have a saying out there. ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’ So think about it.”
    Rory’s face distorted with pain groaned, “You bitch, I’ll get you for this.”
    “You think? It will take a better man than you,” Stacey taunted.

Chapter 9
    Off to Scotland
    “W hat took you so long?” Shane ask.
    “Oh, I met Rory and he wanted to play hanky-panky, so we did. I hankied his panky with my knee. He’ll be sore for a few days.” 
    “You should’ve called me,” Shane said.
    “What? and mess up those beautiful hands. They’re for healing not for hurting.”
    As they drove into the drive way at Maxwell house, Stacey said, “Turn off the lights and coast in so we don’t disturb anyone.” 
    Stacey took off her shoes when they entered the foyer. When they reached the top of the stairs and turned to Stacey’s room she thanked Shane for a lovely evening.  Shane touched her arm and asked, “Would you mind if I kissed you goodnight?”
    “I would mind more if you didn’t,” Stacey said with a smile as she put her arms around his neck and they kissed.
    “You don’t know how hard it’s been trying to keep my hands off you this night,” Shane said.
    “Then don’t try so hard,” Stacey said, and kissed him again as she reached behind her and pushed down the door handle. The door swung open and she led him into her room. She pitched her shoes to the floor and locked the door.  As she turned, Shane took her in his arms and kissed her again and again. His kisses were warm and sensual. Stacey had never before been kissed by a grown man. While Shane was kissing her he was taking the pins from her hair and letting them fall to the floor.
    “It has been a while for me,” Shane whispered to her. “I hope I haven’t forgotten