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continued. " Of course she's enjoying Ian's attentions. A woman requires attentiveness, admiration, and to feel desired."
    Each word she spoke was like a spike thrust into his chest. "I must speak to her."
    Cailyn inhaled and drew her brows together but did not say anything else. She understood, that sister or not, he was still laird and she chose wisely not to push the matter.
     
    When Calum walked towards the garden, Meagan darted into the keep. She'd planned to go to their bedroom and would have if not for the loss of ability to breathe. She only made it into his study. Damn the tight bodice of the dress.
    A few paces behind her, her husband stormed into the room, slammed the door and stood in the doorway, blocking any chances of escape. His accusation earlier broke her heart and she wanted to die from humiliation.
    "I was wrong. Forgive me. " Calum closed in and wrapped his hand around her forearm. Meagan remained still, not looking at him.
    Her head pounded and she looked to the ground willing the pain in her chest away. "Aye, you were. Or perhaps not," she whispered. "I should have not encouraged Ian's attentions. I assure you at no point did our conversation ever veer to anything inappropriate, we spoke mostly about our childhood, and you were part of most everything we spoke of." She motioned to the doorway with her hand, palm up. "I will remain in our chambers for the rest of the games."
    "I believe you." Calum took her chin and lifted her face. "You do not have to cloister yourself."
    Meagan only nodded, but did not look to him. "I actually prefer it."
    "Why?" Calum asked.
    "Because I am tired, Calum. I have made a decision. Please send me back to my clan. Release me from this marriage. It would allow you to be free of this forced tie. Free to be with someone you desire."
    She began to cry and when he went to comfort her, she pushed his hands away and backed up. "Enough ! Let us be honest. Don't try to comfort me. I should be accustomed to being shunned, but it hurts to be constantly ignored by you. How stupid I am. I worshipped you as a young girl and hoped to one-day warrant at least caring from you. Instead you join with me only when you cannot hold off any longer, you never spill inside me. Last night you left the bed immediately after." Meagan gulped a breath and covered her face with her hands.
    "Oh , Meagan, forgive me." Calum took her in his arms and this time she allowed it, her strength gone.
    It took her by surprise when Calum sunk to his knees and wrapped his arms about her legs. "Don't leave me, please. You are my most prized possession." His husky words although muffled by her skirts were clear. "Forgive me, wife."
    The sight of the huge male kneeled before her struck her wordless. Meagan stiffened not sure what to do. "Calum, I am not a possession."
    He pressed the side of his face against her legs. "I do not know pretty words. Am at a loss at how to express how I feel to you."
    With slow movements, she disengaged his arms and lowered to her knees as well. When she looked at her husband's face, the pain etched across his handsome features shocked her. "Tell me why you ignore me. Why do you avoid our bedroom?"
    His deep blue eyes darkened, and he burrowed his brows. "Do you not see? I am this huge calloused warrior. Too rough to be paired to such a delicate flawless creature like you. I desired you from the first time we met, but..." Calum squeezed his eyes shut and took a breath. "I almost killed my mother, she could barely give me birth as I was so large."
    He cupped her face and kissed her brow. "It terrifies me to think what would happen if my seed takes root in your womb. You are so small. So perfect."
    Meagan took his large hand in both of hers. She lifted it and kissed his knuckles. The entire time, his eyes remained locked to where her lips met his skin, but he did not move away.
    Her chest constricted at the new knowledge. Calum sought to protect her all this time. He'd not known how to keep