There's no more jam to be had.Or bread? Dougal asked, knowing what the answer would be.Nor bread, Angus said with a smirk.Dougal flicked his hand in the butler's direction. Then you may go.Angus's smile faded, and he glared at Dougal until Sophia said softly, Angus, that will be all.The buter scowled but obediently tromped from the room.He loves me, Dougal said simply.Sophia's lips twitched. I doubt that.No,no,I'm certain of it.He's constantly staring at me and cannot seem to stay away.But the most telling symptom is the way he gets upset when I pay attention to another woman.
In this excerpt from "To Catch a Highlander" by Karen Hawkins, Dougal and Angus engage in a brief conversation about the lack of supplies, particularly jam and bread. Dougal dismisses Angus with a flick of his hand after the butler delivers the bad news. Angus’s demeanor shifts from smirking to glaring as he is told to leave. The interaction hints at a tense but subtle rivalry between the two men.
Dougal expresses a confident belief that Angus harbors romantic feelings for him, citing Angus’s lingering gaze and jealousy when Dougal interacts with other women. Sophia, witnessing this exchange, finds Dougal's conviction amusing yet remains skeptical about Angus's affections. The playful banter reveals the dynamics of their relationships and adds a lighthearted tone to the scene.
