Chief McKinnon the Highlander. [Manxboy]

Chapter 12

Shannon on top

It's been four weeks of torture and misery for Alasdair. He  wondered at times if he had any knowledge of what his punishment entailed would he still have made the same choice. Shannon had proclaimed that night that he refuse to share a roof with Sinead. Bryce was already busy packing he too refused to sleep under the same roof as her. Hammish packed his belongings silently next to Bryce , he knew any protest would mean he still wants the woman and that would be the death blow to his marriage.

They all moved into the castle cottage, including Dagues and Ewan. He's allowed to visit but not sleepover, he as they put it "have a cunt to protect". He's allowed to be present when Rachel the midwife examines him but he's not however allowed to touch Shannon's growing belly. Shannon said he deemed another child more important to protect than his own.

Dagues was very protective of Shannon the man would declare war on anyone aiming to harm his nephew including him. So while Sinead and Liam with their babes enjoy his protect his own wife and child relies on another's sword.
"Its a damn shame the day a man chooses a whore and bastard over his own family" said Cormac from the studies doorway.

Alasdair lifted his head up from the letter he was writing.
"Da I didna choose her over them , Shannon is stubborn and he doesn't understand what an oath during battle is." Alasdair exclaimed.
"Nay he does understand, and you did choose her. Dammit boy! your the king you don't think you still could've done your duty towards her if she was in the cottage. This castle is impregnable no one can enter on top off that well guarded with more seasoned warriors that would make the English army look like piss. Nay she manipulated you , she was always a manipulative lass. A nice cunt but not a nice person."  Said Cormac.

"Well no amount of sorry or begging will get me Shannon back here he made that clear. What do you propose I do? Asked Alasdair defeated. His father was right he fucked up really bad this time.
"I don't know but you better figure it out soon unless you want your heir to be born in a cottage instead of here in McKinnon Castle were all McKinnon heir's were born. You gonna deprive  your child of that honour and give it to a bastard? The old man said.
"Shit! Muttered Alasdair.
"Aye well I have to go Shannon is making roast beef and venison stew, one off the other men had to go hunting for your wife. Damn shame to when another man takes care of your wife's needs who knows what other needs he's gonna take care of soon." Cormac said and left.

"FUCKING HELL! OVER MY FUCKING DEAD BODY IS THAT SHIT GONNA HAPPEN! He bellowed out.

"Your Grace is everything all right ,we saw your father leave the study" Sinead asked as she and Liam entered the study.
"Please just fuck off" he said.
"I'm sorry your grace for what I've done but I had no choice but to seek your help. For the safety of our children" she said.
"Tell me Sinead what about my child or does he not count." Alasdair asked as he looked her dead in the eye.

She bit her lip. Never in her life did she felt so bad about her actions not until she hurt Bryce a dear friend and now her king. Never did she regretted her life until now. Never did she felt so unwanted until now , everyone in this castle was loyal to their queen. She got dirty looks and sneers from all. She and Liam shared a room for both of them needed the comfort. The castle midwife send another for them for she declared she'd only be the queens midwife and no whores. She and Liam made enemies along the way rather then friends. They fucked their way through men never wanting to marry none now they finally understand love but they are tarnished.

"I'm sorry your grace" she whispered and left holding Liam's arm.

"Aye so am i" thought Alasdair. He had to rectify the situation and fast before another capture's his wife's heart.
"For God sakes another man is taking his honour to protect him, another to hunt for him. His father is right sooner or later another will pleasure and treasure him. Nay over his fucking dead body!  He thought. He sealed the letter he's been writing and tucked it into his kilt. Time for dinner at the cottage. He made his way towards the cottage he passed several guards on his way more surrounds the cottage protecting the precious cargo inside.

An invisible hand gripped his heart and squeezed it as he lifted his fist to knock.

Shannon busied himself to set the dinner table for his companions. The inside of the cottage was warm and cosy. The smell if a wonderful dinner hung in the air. He loved the fact that so many people surrounded him.

The first night away from Alasdair made him sobbed uncontrollably. He cried so much that he actually ran out of tears. He never thought that was possible. It was Dagues that held him until he slept. "I can't say it got better" he thought.

It got easier though. He smiled and looked at Bryce and Ewan as the shared a joke. If it wasn't for them he would have broke weeks ago. They kept him busy and laughing all day everyday.
He banned Alasdair from a few thing allowing him minimal access,but if he was truly honest with himself then he'd have to admit that he couldn't cut off all contact with him. He often asked himself the question why? It remained unanswered. He looked up as the knock sounded at the door announcing Alasdair's arrival for dinner.

"You may come in" he said.
"Good evening all" said Alasdair Ashe made his way to Shannon. He leaned down for a kiss. "Evening love"
Just as he was about to kiss Shannon, Shannon turned abruptly away from him. Leaving Alasdair with a pained expression on his face.

"Aye, he needed to do something fast or he's gonna lose Shannon faster than he could blink" thought Alasdair.
"So I've had a thought" He said as he looked at Shannon and the others who made their way to the table. 

Shannon arched his eyebrows and replied as all took their seats. "Oh a thought crossed your mind? It must have been a long and lonely journey."
Laughter erupted the room.

Alasdair's face was flaming. When it come to insult Shannon sure knew how to cut a man's balls.  "Shannon please listen to me please, I've changed my mind" he said.
"You changed your mind is the new one working better." Answered Shannon.
Cormac choked on his wine, Dagues and Hammish had tears in their eyes.
"Alright enough all of you, Shannon you'll be moving back to the castle tonight. Who ever here wants to follow you can follow. Sinead and Liam will be moving here. Finish your damn dinner what you don't finish you can leave for the new guest. And nay I will not be arguing about this. You have four hours."  Alasdair ordered. "Dagues as soon as your  dinner is done you and Hammish will be riding out an urgent message needs to be delivered and there's no one I trust more." He said as he dropped the napkin on the table. He turned to Shannon.
"Aye I know I fucked up and I most definitely will fuck up more, that still don't mean that you can condemn me so harshly." He said before he left.

Shannon was certain that for just a second he saw raw pain and disappointment flashed in Alasdair's eyes. He bowed his head in thought." Was he the disappointed in his husband eyes." He knew at the back off his mind that leaving that night was a mistake but his damn English pride would not let him admitted it. He let an insignificant women push him out of his own home. He left his husband without support from him and punished him harshly for honouring a vow made before his time.

"Shit!" He thought. He took the coward way out and ran. Instead he should have stood firm next to his husband. Alasdair had all reason to be disappointed in him, he ran away at the first signs of trouble and appeared weak. He's a highlanders wife for goodness sake and weakness is not a luxury for him. It is time for him to prove to Alasdair that he can and will stand tall next to him. Unbound,Unrestrained and Unconditionally.

He winked one of the maids towards him and whispered in her ear. The maid bowed and nodded before she disappeared.
"Finish your dinner, we leave in a hour the maids will pack and bring our belongings." Shannon informed his dinner companions.