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“ A ll is set, lass. You shall have a room upstairs,," Jamie said as he settled into a chair next to her.

"Thank you," she said. "So that's it then. We've solved the case and both the murderers have confessed. So now the Laird will pass judgement?"

"Aye, tis how the law is handled here," he said.

"I know that Brian took Billy's life, but I feel really bad for him."

"Aye, I feel the same."

"It's tragic and I know that he will be punished the same as Cameron but it seems so unfair when Brian was simply driven mad by grief and Cameron is a vile violent murderer," Crystal added.

"Aye, had he killed Cameron, he'd have been justified. Killing Billy though, that is something else. The Laird may decide to grant him mercy, we'll have to see."

"So this Laird of yours is the judge and jury? He's got that much power?"

"Aye, tis the way things are handled here to keep the peace of the land. You will get used to it, lass," Jamie said.

"He's right, you'll get used to it. Donal is a good man, and very fair," Elena said.

"I can't believe you haven't even been to the castle," Melanie added.

"Or met any of the other women. It seems like you've been with us forever and you've really only just arrived. I'm sorry you got embroiled in this case," Elena said, grabbing Crystal's hand and squeezing it.

Crystal smiled at them. Honestly, she felt like she'd been there forever too.

Her life in the future almost seemed like a dream now, which was strange.

She had so much to learn here. So many people to meet.

Like the other time traveling women, and this Laird she kept hearing about.

Her gaze moved to Jamie. She wanted to have a week of just lying in bed with him and learning everything she could about him.

"Brendan." Elena got to her feet and walked to the door. She hugged her husband and he joined them. Elena poured him a cup of whisky and he sat down.

"Rory and Shaw are escorting Brian to the castle. He'll be locked in the dungeon until we return in the morning and have an audience with the Laird," Brendan explained.

"Aye, we will go at first light," Jamie said.

Crystal felt a sudden rush of sadness at his words because she didn't want him to leave her. She felt safer when he was around and she didn't want to spend a day alone here.

Jamie looked at her and said, "You can be ready at first light, can you not, lass?"

She restrained her excitement at his words and simply said, "Yes, I will be ready at first light but can we check on Courteney before we go?"

"Good thinking, that lass has had it rough these past few days," Brendan said.

Before long, Jamie was helping her up the stairs to her room.

He unlocked the door, gave her the key, and stepped inside.

The room was large and it had been made ready for her.

A fire crackled in the corner fireplace which was made of gray stone.

On top of a table sat a pitcher of water and a wash basin.

The bed was made and folded down, ready for her to get beneath the fresh linens, wool blanket and quilt.

The window was closed and the drapes drawn to keep the heat in.

"It's a lovely room," she said looking around.

Jamie drew her into his arms. "Should I leave you to your slumber, or would you rather I stay with you?"

"I would be upset if you didn't stay with me," she said, giving him a smile.

"Is that so?" He arched a brow at her, but a grin lingered on his lips.

She pushed up on her toes and kissed him. Their kisses became fevered and she began to push at his clothes in eagerness.

"Slow down, lass." He chuckled.

"No, I'm not following that order," she said cheekily. "I will have you naked in front of me now." She grinned at him as she removed his plaid and tossed it over the back of the chair by the table.

He laughed. "You are drunk."

"I am, but that doesn't mean that I don't want you." Crystal wasn't so drunk that she didn't know what she was doing. Just tipsy enough to give her confidence in acting boldly.

He sighed a lustful sigh. "If you insist, lass."

By that time she had successfully taken off all his clothes and set them over the chair. He stood naked in front of her. She wrapped her hand around his cock and stroked it.

He groaned in response. "I have never met a woman like you before," he said.

"Yes, I suppose we're a bit more aggressive where I come from. We aren't shy about taking what we want."

"I like it." He grinned and kissed her.

Crystal dropped to her knees in front of him.

"What are you doing?" He looked at her in confusion.

She didn't answer, instead she slipped the tip of his rigid cock in her mouth.

"Oh…my…" Jamie groaned and his head fell back. "That's?—"

She rolled her tongue around the tip of him, stealing his words. She sucked lightly while moving her hand up and down his shaft. Jamie held onto the back of the chair, keeping himself steady. Crystal wondered if she was making his legs weak and it made her giggle.

"Lass," he said, sucking in a sharp breath of air.

She still didn't say anything. Instead she moved her mouth back and forth on his shaft, faster and faster, all the while working her magic on him.

"I'm going to come, lass. I cannot hold on anymore," he warned.

Crystal didn't care about his warning. He released in her mouth and she swallowed his seed with ecstasy. She liked it and wanted him, all of him.

Jamie groaned loudly in enjoyment, his whole body trembling as he did so.

He pulled Crystal up from the floor and said, "My turn."

With a quickness that she couldn't match on a good day, he pulled her dress and underthings off until she was only in her thigh high stocking and boots. He picked her up and sat her on the bed. Then he got on his knees between her thighs.

Crystal laid back on the bed and opened herself up to him.

Jamie licked up and down her wet slit. She wanted him badly and he knew it. Her fingers twisted around the quilt. He flicked his tongue at her clit and she couldn't restrain herself. "Oh God. Yes, Yes," she moaned.

"You like that, lass?"

"I do. Yes, please don't stop. Keep doing that, please," she groaned.

He obeyed her orders and moved his tongue slowly, pressing lightly, then faster and faster. Her back arched up and she released in his mouth. Jamie groaned and licked her juices as she screamed in pleasure.

He moved to the wash basin, poured in some water and dipped one of the wash cloths in then returned to her and cleaned her up. Once he was done, he gathered her in his arms, and settled them both in the bed. Crystal couldn't recall a more enjoyable night in her life.