When she was small, she would wake on summer mornings to hear the chatter of her father's lawnmower underneath her window; his voice calling out in greeting to a neighbor. She had felt safe, protected, knowing he was there. More recently, she had waked at dawn and heard Jamie Fraser's voice, speaking in soft Gaelic to his horses outside, and had felt that same feeling return with a rush. No more, though. It
As a child, she often awoke to the comforting sounds of her father's lawnmower and his friendly greetings to neighbors, which made her feel a deep sense of safety and security. Those summer mornings left a lasting impression of warmth and protection from her father's presence and activities just outside her window.
More recently, this feeling was rekindled by the gentle voice of Jamie Fraser, who spoke softly to his horses in Gaelic at dawn. This moment evoked the same sense of comfort she once experienced as a child, bringing back memories of familiarity and reassurance. However, that feeling of safety is now fleeting and distant.
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