Seeing a Ghost - a Medieval Romance (The Sword of Glastonbury Series Book 13) by Lisa Shea

Author:Lisa Shea [Shea, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Minerva Webworks LLC
Published: 2015-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

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Gentle morning sunlight streamed in through the open windows. At her side, Ethelfleda snored contently, lost in whatever dreams most soothed her. It took Alicia a moment to connect this current dark-blue bedroom to a place and situation.

Dylan.

She pushed herself to sitting. Every bone in her body ached and her mouth was parched. She reached to the mug on the table by the bed and drank down the rest of the ale. Then she forced herself out of bed. She drew on her over-dress, buckled on her sword belt, and then headed downstairs.

Lord Bloodworth and Benet were sitting at the head table talking with a group of soldiers. It looked like the rest of the keep had already eaten and moved on with their tasks – the lower tables were neatly clean and stood ready for the next meal.

She glanced around as she crossed the room. There was no sight of Dylan or Roger. Her throat went tight. “Are they resting? Hurt?”

Lord Bloodworth shook his head. “My men have not yet returned - I’m sure they’ll be back soon. They’re probably just chasing down an errant knave who made a run into the woods.”

Benet stepped forward. “You look exhausted, my darling. Come, have a seat. Let’s get you some food.”

A meat pie was brought, but Alicia’s stomach ached with worry. Every ounce of her being wanted her to ride out to that abandoned barn – but she knew her uncle would never allow it.

Her cousin appeared in the room, sunshine yellow, and came without speaking to her side. Somehow Ethelfleda always knew when Alicia needed support the most. The two worked their way through the food. Alicia knew distantly that the meal was delicious – but it seemed sawdust to her. She could barely swallow it.

She stood and walked to her uncle’s side. Her voice was low with pleading. “We can ride out together. You and I. We can take a team of soldiers. Whatever it takes to have you feel I will be safe, I will do it. But I have to go to him.”

Benet’s eyes were shadowed. “Oh, my dearest lass, I’m afraid –”

There was a motion at the entrance of the hall.

Roger staggered in, supported by a guard. Roger’s torso was wrapped in blood-soaked bandages; his face coated with thick layers of black soot. His eyes were barely open.

Alicia staggered. Time stood still.

“Dylan? Is he all right?”

Roger’s weary head swung slowly from left to right.

The world spun around Alicia.

Ethelfleda’s arms drew her in.

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