The high table stretched before him, Bearach at his father’s right hand, and he on his father’s left. His spy heard rumors in her circles with the Lady Liannon. The Lochlann rushed his men from across the seas to work on Kaireen’s holding. They would arrive after the wedding feast. No doubt, Feor...
Hours dragged by, and still Celeste raced on Shadowdancer through the countryside. Instead of collapsing, I filled my thoughts with her face. Dreamily, as she had stared up at me after our first kiss. But she hated me now. The realization toppled my heart more than the thought of my people perish...
If this was Rebecca, then the Norns had smiled upon him this time. He hoped this was Rebecca, though doubt made him cautious. Three guards laughed as they rounded the corner where he waited, then stopped. “You the Lachlan our Laird hired?” “I am.” B...