Page 49 of A Bridge Through Time (The Bridge Through Time #1)

T he wedding had been as beautiful as Ashley had always dreamed her wedding day would be. While it certainly wasn’t the type of wedding she was used to, she thought it was better. She had a beautiful gown and a handsome groom and everyone celebrated into the wee hours of the morning.

And she had a new family. Robert, Irene, and Cormac were like the siblings she had always longed for and Helene was a trusted friend. She even had an instant parcel of nieces and nephews. She loved being in this big, busy household. It was her dream come true.

Everyone had been shocked to hear that Sir Richard ended up in Glendaloch, but happy to hear he had been arrested for what he had done to Ashley.

They hoped never to be bothered by him again.

Ashley had discovered on her return to Breaghacraig, that his men, who were much fewer in number than they originally thought, had returned to England without him.

Nobody had any idea how he’d ended up in the twenty first century.

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Cailin proved to be a most attentive husband.

He doted on Ashley and brought her little presents almost daily.

Fresh flowers, new ribbons for her hair, and once, when a merchant was passing through, Cailin purchased a bolt of the most gorgeous fabric in her favorite shade of turquoise, which the seamstress had used to create a lovely new gown.

She was truly blessed to have found him.

Lying in bed one morning, Ashley spoke out aloud. “Thank you, Edna.”

“What are ye thankin’ Edna for now,” an amused Cailin asked as he poked his head into their bedchamber.

Ashley grinned blissfully. “For you. I am ever so grateful she brought me to you.”

“I should thank you as well, Edna.” Cailin winked at Ashley, apparently amused to think they were speaking to a woman who was centuries away. “Now, if she could just find someone for Cormac.”

“Maybe she will,” Ashley laughed.

Cailin strode across the room and slipped into bed beside Ashley. “Come here, my love.” He wrapped Ashley in his arms and then proceeded to tickle her senseless as she laughed and playfully swatted at him.

“This is pretty perfect,” she sighed, when Cailin finally stopped and cuddled her lovingly against his chest. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.”