The moon offered but meager wisps of light. “We have seen no one in a long while,” Cristina whispered. “Aye, but no doubt they have left guards hidden along the path. The question is, how many and how far down? However arrogant, the English are not fools.” “No,” she replied, her voice on edge, “t...
Again Duncan wondered what had transpired between the two while he’d slept. From the ire brewing in Seathan’s eyes, he’d find out soon enough.“He awoke but moments ago,” Isabel cautioned, “and needs to rest.”Seathan stepped forward, nodded his dismissal. “I will see to his welfare.”“As you wish.”...