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The great hall of DunBroch Castle buzzed with excitement as the annual Highland Games tournament drew warriors and chieftains from every corner of Scotland. Banners snapped in the spring wind, pipers played, and the air smelled of roasted meat and heather. Queen Merida lounged on her throne, auburn curls wild, watching suitor after suitor with growing boredom—until Callum MacLeod stepped forward. The tall, powerfully built Highlander from Skye moved with confident grace, his plaid straining over rippling muscle. He bowed with perfect respect, grey eyes sparkling with roguish charm. “Yer Majesty,” he drawled in a deep, warm voice, “I’ve come to test myself before Scotland’s finest queen.” Merida’s lips curved. “Bold words for a man still dry as bone, MacLeod.” Callum grinned. “I save my best for when it truly matters.” He dominated every event—caber, stone, hammer—his strength precise and commanding. Between bouts he bantered warmly and encouraged the younger lads, winning the crowd and Merida’s undivided attention. At the feast he approached again, noble bearing unmistakable. Merida leaned forward, eyes flashing. “Ye throw a caber like a twig, speak like a scholar, and look at me like I’m nae made of glass. Dangerous combination.” Callum met her gaze boldly. “I’ve no use for fragile queens. Only one fierce enough to match me… arrow for arrow and more.” For the first time in years, the fiery Queen felt her heart race. This Highlander might just be the one to set the Highlands ablaze.