Knight of Runes by Ruth A. Casie

Author:Ruth A. Casie
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Amazon
Published: 2011-06-20T18:00:00+00:00

“It’s Skylar’s mare?” The riderless horse barreled down the road toward Arik and his patrol.

“Yes, but Rebeka took the horse out for some exercise,” said Willem. He caught and reined in the skittish animal, quieting it down.

“I gave orders no one was to go outside the village.” Arik’s body tensed and the vein in his forehead pulsed. Anger rolled off him in waves.

“Lord Arik!” The men turned to see Luke scrabbling over the hill screaming and waving his arms. The boy rushed to Arik.

“Luke?”

The boy, terror in his eyes, ran up to Arik, pulling on his legs. “Father and Rebeka are being attacked at the mill. Come quick!”

Arik squeezed the reins he held in his hands and the sound of his heartbeat roared in his ears. She was in trouble. What was she doing outside the Manor? He stifled his anger. There would be plenty of time for that later.

“Whoa, son, slow down. Tell me what happened and how many attacked them?”

“Twelve all together, Lord Arik. Six inside the mill and another six outside under the trees waiting. They held Father and me in the mill and waited. Rebeka came in. They tried to kill her, then the fight started and Rebeka pushed me out the window to get help.”

“Well done, Luke. Take Skylar’s mare and go to the Manor. Tell Marcus what’s happened and that I’ve taken the patrol to the mill. He’ll know what to do. At the Manor find Jeannie and stay with her. I don’t want you worrying your mother in her condition. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir.” The boy got on the mare and galloped away.

It’s been very quiet for a long time. I’ve been waiting not knowing what would happen ever since the incident at the river. I hope Doward has news for us when he returns. He wheeled his war horse around and called to his men. “We ride to the mill.”

The men did not slow down until they approached the mill. Arik was battle ready and brought his men to a halt at the forest edge. Alert, he scanned their surroundings for other threats.

“Victor, to the right, under the trees. Those must be the men Luke mentioned. Take some men, go behind and quietly dispatch them. Signal when you are done.” The men moved silently toward the enemy.

The quiet setting erupted into turmoil when the door to the mill sprang open and five thieves shoved Rebeka and Alfred out the door. Arik’s eyes were riveted on the scene. Alfred flew out the door and landed sprawled on the ground. He lay there wounded. Two of the thieves surrounded him.

Rebeka fell to her knees but quickly got to her feet. She stood defiantly inches from her tormentor. She did not back down.

“Hurry up with her. We need to get out of here,” said one of the men standing over Alfred.

Arik watched from the trees, hearing them clearly. Who dared to threaten his people and his land! Who dared touch what was his! Arik was primed to fight.

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