Darkest Knight by Cynthia Luhrs

Author:Cynthia Luhrs [Luhrs, Cynthia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cynthia Luhrs

Chapter Twenty-Two

Three days later, Anna stood in the courtyard saying goodbye to Charlotte.

“Thank you so much for all you’ve done. I won’t forget it.”

Charlotte whispered in her ear, “If it’s what you truly want, I hope you can go back. But if you can’t, know that you have sisters here who care about you.” She leaned back and waggled her eyebrows. “Not to mention that gorgeous hunk of a man who is totally smitten with you.”

Henry helped Charlotte onto the horse, and then pulled Anna into a hug. “Take care of my brother.”

“Thank you again for everything.”

There was a low stone wall nearby that would be the perfect vantage point for watching them leave. As Anna made her way over to the wall, she couldn’t help but overhear John talking to Henry.

“…I care not if she stays or goes back to her own time. Every moment she is by my side, I am responsible for her. Nay, Henry. I do not want her here.”

She pressed a fist against her mouth, trying to hold in the gasp. Why didn’t people realize how deeply words could cut? While she knew she shouldn’t have been listening to their conversation, she heard what John said to Henry. He didn’t want her here and didn’t care for her.

Somehow she managed to sit next to him on the wall as they watched Henry and Charlotte depart, the empty wagons rumbling in a line behind them. A large number of men had stayed behind and would remain until Edward’s men arrived. It seemed quiet after the busy comings and goings of the past week. Henry left Sara, two of the girls, and two boys to help out with whatever needed to be done. Thank goodness for Sara. The woman was a terrific cook.

Her voice stuck in her throat. Anna coughed. “I’m going to spend the afternoon pulling weeds in the garden. It’s a beautiful day and I want to finish before it rains again.”

“I will see you for supper.” He nodded absently as he made his way to the stables.

No. No he wouldn’t. Anna planned to be long gone by then.

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