章 77: The Nerve

All color drained from Jacob's face as he nodded his agreement. Once Tidas had moved away from him, the bastard shot Skye a look that sent a clear message to her: watch yourself. What the hell did she do to earn his ire?! She was not but a pawn in all this. If Jacob has issues, it was with the two men in front of him.

Skye gathered up her skirts once again with a huff, and joined Peggy, who was anxiously waiting by the door. Once they'd hurried from the room, and the guests were served. The men left to discuss the events. Lady Drummond stayed back to tend to her guests and direct the servants.

Once in the privacy of her rooms, Skye quickly undressed and changed into a comfortable dark green dress with dark-gold colored trim. It was well fitted; showing her curves, but not much skin. She then slipped on her shoes, and opened her door. To her surprise, one of Tidas' men was standing guard; ready to escort her to her father's quarters.