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The eyes of the count makes her afraid. Juliette wrapped his arms around his waist, adding, "I do not even want to think about him." "He would not hesitate to use tricks with a young girl like you." Did not she realize that too? Is it She lowered her eyes in fear that he would see the panicked look on his face. Paul approached closer, she felt the invisible tension between them despite trying to keep their distance. I followed you whenever possible, "he confessed. "There will be you watching over you." The blankness swept over her as he heard his confession. If only you were there a year ago. If only she could come back and warn the naive girl that she was. She slowly backed away, wondering when she was brave enough to tell him the truth. He sighed. "I will never demand too much of what you can give me, Juliette. I will be a silent guardian when you need it. "" I appreciate your friendship, Dr. Fraser, "she said firmly and said what must be said. "But give your attention to others. I'm not the one for you. "She said, leaving her alone standing there. * * * Paul spent the night taking care of the burned people by trying to put out the fire. He used ointment, bandaged hands for some people and stepped out in front of Lake Monel. In contrast to the murky moon, the surface of the lake ripples like silver scales. He stood there for an hour when he heard footsteps approaching. "You look so restless, Dr. Fraser." Cain Sinclair took the glass. "I carry a little beer. Not enough drunk enough to get started. "Ah, that was a welcome start. He lifted the glass, "Good health (1)" (1) Originally written "Slainté", Irish. Paul took a large sip and admitted, "I found the burner. It's Joseph MacKinloch - the servant in their house. "" For God, why? "Cain asked." Strathland's men took his sister hostage. They threaten to kill her unless he burns their house. He thought they would release her if he followed. "" The fool believes in them? Can not trust Strathland, "Cain swore, shaking his cup. "Where is MacKinloch now?" I told him not to appear here anymore. Punishing him does not save the house either. A bloody trick. "Cain awoke, silently agreeing. He crossed his arms, staring out to the water. "Speaking of stupid, are you silly enough to bother her again, Fraser?" Paul did not need to ask who Sinclair was talking to. Everyone knows he wants to marry Juliette. He also heard rumors of the bet to see how long she would agree. "How many times do I ask her how many times." "And if she still refuses." Sinclair drank, hanging the cup. swing at the tip of a finger. "A man should know when he can not conquer the woman he wants." "Why should I give up?" He took a sip of beer, though it calmed the thirst, but it did not help. his bitter. "She just needs to be persuaded, that's all!" He shrugged, as if no need to worry in vain. But Sinclair moved closer, his expression serious in the moonlight. "I should not say this to you. But you're always a friend of mine, you know? There is a reason for her to refuse. "He took a deep breath as he carefully chose the words. Glancing at the empty mug, he cursed and muttered that he wanted another cup. Paul waited, but for a long time it was longer than Sinclair hesitated. "Is not there somebody else, right?" He did not want to think that Juliette had devoted all his heart to somebody. It was impossible to rely on the way she accepted his impulsive touches yesterday. But she avoided him, especially after he returned to Edinburgh. He stared at Sinclair, not wanting to know why. But you need to understand your reluctance. "There was no one. But because she was humiliated, Fraser. "Humiliation? Each tendon in him was stretched by the fear of not being able to call his name. The chilliness overwhelmed him because he suspected he did not want to hear anything about it. However, he needed to know. "What do you mean, humiliation?" He was silent for a long time, staring into the water. "In the fall, about a year ago. You are still in Edinburgh. "He kept his normal voice, but paused, Paul's anxiety increased. "I went out looking for Jonah - my brother was fishing then. When I found him, Jonah told the crying woman, "Sinclair stared. "I followed him out into the forest above Ben Nevis hillside. That place is the land of the earl, north of Eiloch Hill. "The pieces of Sinclair's story started to come together, Paul did not interrupt him." When I found Andrew, I thought maybe she was. peanuts or ankles, "continued Sinclair. "She was sitting on the ground and sobbing. The hair is flattened, and the clothes are torn. Seeing me, she begged me not to tell anyone. "His face was very angry, remembering the scene at that time. The cold frozen his blood vessels and his mind, Paul like seeing Juliette scene, fear and loneliness. Her hair fell to her shoulders, the terrible pain on her face. Her words were haunting him: If he only wanted a wife and children, he should seek others. Imagine her sad face when talking to him a few hours ago. She claimed she could not bring life as he wanted ... she did not want to marry any man. He tried to impose any other possible cause.But in his heart he knew one thing is Juliette never go alone. Someone took her to the desert. That must be someone she trusts ... or maybe she is forced. And that person has humiliated her. The raging screams like storms in him because someone dare to humiliate the woman he loves. "Who did that?" He demanded. If that bastard had not died, Paul would not hesitate to kill him for what he did. Sinclair did not answer, he repeated the question, clutching his collar, to let the violence flow inside. "For who is God?" Sinclair's face became fierce. "She did not say. But I brought her to your mother. "" My mother knows? "No matter if he met Bridget once or twice, she did not say a word about Juliette. into a fierce rage. Because he was not there to protect Juliette. She was not protected ... and Paul blamed himself. It seems that an invisible hand separates him from the inside. The mad fury mixed with the sin is settling down and the need for correction to help her heal the wound. "Bridget took care of her before I brought her home," Sinclair acknowledged. "Your mother ... sewed her skirt so no one would know." His friend shot him a warning glance. "Lady Lanfordshire does not need to know this, just like her other children. If you say a word, I will deny it until the last breath. "Although Paul absently nodded, his mind was still spinning. "You should tell me sooner." This should not happen to the girl he loves. Someone has harmed her. She endured it without ever kissing her lips halfway. Even with my family. And instinctively, he wanted to get mad at Sinclair because he had not told him before, but he knew the man had to keep the secret of his promise. "" He told me not to. urge her too harshly, "he fainted. She does not trust men. And you can understand why she refuses to marry you. "Cain folded his arms in front of his chest. "I will never say this again. I just want you to understand the reason she does not let any guy get near. If Juliette wants you, you should be patient. "Patience was the last thing Paul thought of. He wanted to avenge the bastard who had caused it to her. Just thinking of her scared expression made him dumbfounded from within. She had to face the attack alone that should not have happened. "A few days later, I took her to London," continued Sinclair. "She's been with her for a long time. I think she wants to stay away from Ballaloch. "And now, Juliette turned around, she seemed eager to leave again. Maybe the attacker is still here. Paul breathed out slowly, wondering what he should do now. He could not tell her that Sinclair had talked to him. But he understood why she was reluctant. Her purity was stolen. More than that, he frightened her when trying to hug her in the stables. "I need time to think," he finally told Sinclair. "But thank you for letting me know. I will not say a word. "Sinclair nodded, returning home, leaving Paul with his thoughts. He began to walk down the cold lakeside, and ran along the edge of the

lake. He hardly saw anything in front, except for the iridescent rays reflecting the moonlight shining from the ice. He accelerated, running wildly, as if trying to punish himself. He was hot, but he still ran. He ran around the lake, did not care then it was midnight. He can not close his eyes after what has just been known. When legs are tired, he runs slowly and then to walk, breathing pushing. Feeling someone was stabbing a red hot knife on his ribs, he bent down to pick up a smooth rock on the shore, clutched it in his hand and threw it down causing the ice to crack. More than a year since she was hit. rape. Now he understood why Juliette did not reply to his letter. Why did she give up the world, claiming she would not marry anyone because she had nothing left to give them. A violent woman would not want to touch the man. Paul stepped across the valley, letting thoughts rush through him, reminiscing moments when they were together. She was scared of him, but there was no evidence that she did not want to see him. And she did not shake her hand as he placed it on his chest.