A Perfect Wife(52)

MacKenzie pretended innocence. “I said what good men they were and how Somerled has done much to make up for his father.”

“And?” demanded Colin.

“And I may have suggested Laird MacDougal be rewarded with a wee wife.”

“You did what?” Colin’s one eye had enough ire to skewer a man.

“I suggested the king might wish to dispose of one of his extra wards by presenting her to Somerled and Niall. Ye ken they never leave Duncladach so willna’ find their own wife.”

“Och, Father, what trouble are ye stirring up now?”

He toasted Colin, grinning over the potent brew.

“Would the Lord of Kintail stir up trouble?” he asked innocently.

THE END