Chapter 56

The object of Alasdair's desire was eating in the kitchen with Rowena, discussing plans, tasks already ordered and those yet to be made.

"How much more must you do on your dress?" Rowena asked. "I've finished mine. It's so daring, I wonder what Lorne will say. I've never worn something so revealing before."

"About an hours work, no more. I should finish it tomorrow without problems."

"How have thi