Bound to the Beastly Highlander (The Highland Marriage Pact #1)

Prologue

In the interest of lasting peace between the Highland clans and the Lowland territories, and in accordance with the Crown’s directive for the stabilization of the northern regions, the following union is hereby decreed and is binding upon both parties named herein.

Alasdair MacRaeh, Laird of Dunalasdair, is hereby bound to wed Isobel Graham, daughter of Thomas Graham of the Lowlands.

The union shall be solemnized no later than sixty days from the date of this decree.

The lady shall establish permanent residence at Dunalasdair.

All debts and grievances currently held against the Graham family shall be considered settled upon the completion of the marriage.

Neither party is required to consent. Neither party may refuse.

Refusal shall constitute forfeiture of all lands, titles, and protections currently held.

So ordered. So sealed. By the full authority of the Elders of the Highland Council.