Bold in Honor (Knights of Honor Book 6) by Alexa Aston & Dragonblade Publishing

Author:Alexa Aston & Dragonblade Publishing [Aston, Alexa]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: secrets medieval romance, lies medieval romance, Hero 14th century, 14th century England romance, Edward I of England romance, Heroine 14th century
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2018-02-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Ancel exited the chapel after mass and stopped Will. He removed the rolled parchment from his gypon and handed it to the squire.

“This is for my parents, Lord Geoffrey and Lady Merryn de Montfort. They reside at Kinwick Castle.” Ancel gave Will instructions on the best route in which to reach his home and a few coins for the road. “You may break your fast first but I want you to ride out when you’re done.”

“Do I wait for a response, my lord?”

“Aye. In fact, I am hoping that a man name Clifton Walters will accompany you back to Highfield to serve as its steward. It should take you three days to reach Kinwick. You may stay the night once you’ve arrived and then return.”

Will tucked the missive inside his gypon. “Thank you, Sir Ancel, for trusting me with this mission.”

Ancel watched Will hurry off and catch up to the two other squires. He smiled, knowing how his mother would fuss over the boy and feed him until Will would think he might burst. A wave of homesickness washed over Ancel. Though he enjoyed being part of the king’s guard and had liked his brief time at Highfield even more, Kinwick would always be home. He hoped one day he would be as good a parent to his children as his parents had been to him.

With Margery by his side.

The more he thought of her as his wife, the more Ancel grew to like the idea. Most men would not bother to look past her tremendous beauty but he admired her spirit and intelligence. Margery would make an excellent mother—and he would enjoy making their children with her.

Tamping down the lust that rushed through him at that thought, he started toward the manor house. Before he reached it, he saw that a rider approached. Ancel recognized the soldier as Terryn Althilos, a fellow knight in the king’s guard.

He acknowledged the man, who swung from his horse. “Greetings, Sir Terryn. What brings you to Highfield?”

“The king’s orders, Sir Ancel. He wants you to accompany me back to London at once.”

Ancel kept a neutral expression on his face. “Did he say why?”

“Nay,” Terryn replied. “I bring no missive, just his majesty’s command that you return quickly.”

“Is this permanent, or will I be able to finish my assignment at Highfield?”

“I couldn’t say, Ancel. The king is guarded in both actions and words these days,” Terryn confided.

“Then let me fetch my armor while you water your horse.”

Terryn laughed. “I’d say I would go to the stables to do that and have someone saddle your horse but I’ll wager Storm’s nasty temper still gives everyone fits and you’ll need to ready your horse yourself.”

Ancel smiled. “My horse does have a mind of his own. He tolerates Will Artus at times, though, and, interestingly enough, Storm has grown quite fond of Lady Margery, who lives here at Highfield.”

“Storm is fond of . . . a lady?” Terryn snorted in surprise. “What is this world coming to?”

“Ah, if you saw the lady in question, you might understand Storm’s resistance crumbling.

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