A Fearless Rebel (Clan Ross Book 5) by Hildie McQueen

Author:Hildie McQueen [McQueen, Hildie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2021-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Laird Fraser met Keithen’s gaze for a long moment. “Is what the Mackenzie accuses ye of true? That ye killed several of their guardsmen and the laird?”

It was ridiculous that anyone would fault a man for protecting his clan. “The bastards deserved death and much more for what they did to Catriona. I did not kill Laird Mackenzie. Although, he deserved it, too.”

The room was silent as everyone digested Keithen’s reply. Or lack thereof.

Broden met Keithen’s gaze. “I am not sure Alastair Mackenzie is brave enough to declare war on us. However, I would not put it past him to send men to capture ye. I suggest ye remain in the keep for now.”

“I will not hide from them,” Keithen growled. “Let them bring their men and try it. What proof does he have it was me?”

“Ye have been seen on Mackenzie lands more than once. This last time when ye were with Ewan, they presumed it meant our clan was behind goading the MacDonnell to attack them,” his father explained. “I do applaud the MacDonnell. He lost a lot of people when the late Laird Mackenzie attacked his villages.”

“There is much to consider in all of this,” Ewan Ross said with a grin. “Rumors of masked men, invisible archers in trees. Several lairds’ vengeance on the Mackenzies. I must say, I am glad I came here.”

Keithen gave the man a flat look. “Ye find entertainment in strange places.”

“I believe the new Laird Mackenzie is as mad as his father. We should proceed with caution,” Broden interjected.

“Mad or not, if Alastair is anything like his father, he will act without care for what happens to his men,” Laird Fraser replied. “I agree with Broden, Son. All of ye should remain in the keep for the time being. We will send scouts to find out what is truly happening.”

The changes could actually work in his favor, Keithen considered. Although, if he ever wanted to kill the man with the birthmark, it would mean being patient. It was highly possible the bastard would be sent to hunt him down.

“Have ye seen him? This masked person?” his father asked.

Keithen shrugged. “Actually, I have. Twice. I think whoever it is has the answer to who, exactly, killed Laird Mackenzie. The man rides like the wind and is swift with sword.”

“Perhaps, I should go on a hunting expedition of my own,” Ewan said with a grin. “My curiosity has been piqued.”

Laird Fraser shook his head. “For now, everyone must remain in the keep. Other than patrols to the nearby villages and farms to ensure all is well, the rest of guardsmen will remain here. Call those from the village,” he said to Broden. “I must speak to everyone at once.”

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