Grief built in Katherine’s chest as she took in the spectacular ode to the night, the familiar tang of the sea far from helping to soothe her nerves. “You should be abed.” At her husband’s voice she stiffened. “I couldna sleep.” She glanced his way, far from wanting company. “Neither, ’twould see...
With a gasp, she hurried from Trálin’s bed to where he stood beside the door. “They canna find me in your chamber!” she whispered. Lord Grey shook his head. “Nor will they.” “Why would anyone be in search of me?” she asked, her mind fighting for reasons. “After the events of the last few days,” T...
A ruddy hue slashed his squire’s cheeks. He dismounted, handed the reins to the lad. “You look a bit flushed. Is something wrong?” Thomas took the reins. “It has been a busy morning, Sir Nicholas,” he replied, breathless. “I hurried through the last of my chores, wanting to be here for your arriv...
“My lady?” Panic streaked through her eyes as she stared up at him. “They want you dead?” A sword’s wrath! “Hide behind the boulder.” She didn’t move. “Now!” With a start, Alesia ran to the large rock near the back of the cave, and he followed. The thrum of hoofbeats halted near the entrance. Swo...
Seathan and Alexander asked in unison. Nichola glanced at her husband, then toward Seathan. “I swear, had I not seen them both, I would not have believed it either.” Seathan grimaced. Of the four original gemstones, the only one remaining in the bowl was the other half of his moss agate. His othe...
He nodded to her captor. “Let the lass go.” The man withdrew the knife from her neck and released her. Sarra stumbled forward. On an oath, Giric sheathed his blade as he ran to her and drew her against his chest. Her body trembled against his as he glared at each man, his gaze halting on Léod. Th...