“Don’t y’all leave without me.” “You should remain here, lady.” “If you think I’m staying here while you go and look for James, you’re out of your ever-loving mind.” Melinda put her hands on her hips, glaring at Renly and the rest of James’ men. The captain of the guard threw up his hands. “As th...
Charlotte couldn’t believe it. “Are you richer than the King of England?” He laughed. “Nay. My brother Edward is, though.” She sat across from him. All morning she’d been distracted and hadn’t accomplished anything. Charlotte joined Henry in the solar for a few moments of quiet. “I don’t have muc...
Alistair placed a hand on the wood. He bent down, touching the lock. “Aye, break it down.” Then Edward paused. Above the lock was the head of a dragon. Where had he seen such a thing before? While Edward pondered, Alistair returned wielding an axe. “Hold. I have seen such a mark before.” He put a...
Each day Anna and Charlotte explored the tattered remains of Blackmoor Castle, a large key ring in hand. Emory handed over the keys and said he was going to stay with his sister in the village. He couldn’t stand all the racket and chaos after being alone at the castle for so long. John and Henry,...
He cursed, knowing he was the one who’d left the door unlocked. He’d been distracted by Elizabeth. The Scot had looked much too interested in her. He felt something within call out, Mine. Now she knew about Connor, Robert could make her understand why he had treated her thus. He went in search o...