![]() She suddenly pictured it happening with an eerie clarity. Hadn't she left Darwendon deliberately intending to end one life and begin another? One sign from Simon during the next few hours and she would be free. She busied herself packing the remaining items on the cart, seeking distraction from the strange mood. Was it talk of the boy that did this to her? With a horrible intensity she experienced anew that severing certainty of loss that she had felt when he and Brian rode away from Darwendon. He kicked the palfrey and disappeared into the woods. ![]() Pray that he kills me if you want, but be waiting here if he does not.” You are smart enough to know that this day of all days is not the time to challenge me. ![]() He knows full well how to enforce obedience if it is necessary. A part of your lord's soul no longer lives by Christian chivalry or embraces the customs of this realm. I indulge you much, but do not misthink my will on this. Rough fingers cupped her chin and tilted her head up. ![]() The Lord of Barrowburgh did not find his bond-woman's sarcasm amusing. And her dismay that she hadn't even considered the chance for escape that his absence would create. “Saints, we certainly would not want you displeased, my lord.” She spoke flippantly to hide her worry about his safety and her annoyance about Brian. ![]()
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