Page 49 of A Summer House on Arran (Scottish Romances #3)

Logan and James waited until they’d watched Patrick walk onto the ferry.

Then they stood until it disembarked before they headed back to the games.

James had a quiet word with his friend, one of the ferry staff, to keep an eye on Patrick and make sure he got off at the other end and didn’t try and pull any tricks.

‘What an utter bellend,’ said James as they walked back.

‘Part of me thinks that we should have got on the boat with him and quietly pushed him overboard,’ Logan muttered. ‘There’s a special place in hell for blokes like that.’

‘At least we were able to make ourselves useful for a change,’ said James.

‘Speak for yourself.’ Logan nudged his friend in the side. ‘I’ve been doing nothing but making myself useful these past few weeks.’

‘It’s certainly been quite the summer, hasn’t it?’

‘It has that,’ said Logan.

‘And now what? What will happen next? Are you going to give it a go with Kitty?’

Logan smiled. ‘That’s a conversation we’re yet to have. But I’ve a good feeling. She’s coming to Perth with me in a few weeks’ time to meet Lucie and Bridget.’

‘Eek. Well, that’s a big step,’ said James with a chuckle. ‘Have you briefed her?’

Logan held his hands up. ‘I’ve secured a promise from Bridget to reign Lucie in.’

‘Good luck with that.’ James laughed and shook his head.

‘If Kitty can make it through that meeting, then she can make it through anything,’ Logan said with a sigh. ‘I think they’ll both be on their best behaviour though, they’re so shocked that I’m actually bringing a woman to meet them.’

‘Those Glaswegian women were a total hoot,’ James laughed. ‘I mean, you would not want to mess with them. I couldn’t believe it when he started challenging them. I wanted to cover my eyes. It was like watching a car crash happen in slow motion.’

Logan chortled. ‘Yes, it’s not a scene that I’ll forget quickly, and all kudos to them. If Olivia was to want anyone on her side today it would be that trio.’

James sighed. ‘Well, I don’t know about you, but I could do with a beer. Do we have time before the dance competition starts?’

Logan looked at his watch. ‘We have about five minutes and we better not be late. After that, I think Olivia needs all the support she can get.’