Spirit Stones by Robbins Kate

Author:Robbins, Kate
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780986519215
Publisher: Black Ink Romance
Published: 2017-11-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Malcolm gripped the metal bars of his cell and cursed. Black rage flowed through his veins. His father would pay with his life if he touched one hair on Sheona’s head.

“I don’t think you’ll do anyone any good if you beat your brains out, MacDonald.”

Malcolm raised his head and looked across at the same face he’d seen there a few hours ago. Alasdair MacLeod smirked. Malcolm saw nothing humorous about the situation.

“You mentioned a plan earlier. I assume being thrown in a cell for the second time in one day is not part of it.”

He had to admit, it was a bit ridiculous. And no, he could not carry out his plan from where he stood at the moment. The question was how could he get word to the Privy Council about the escalating feud? They could intervene and put a stop to it. But if they were not informed about the goings on, nothing would change.

“I still intend to carry out my plan, MacLeod. I may have an additional challenge or two to contend with, but I will see success and all restored to its rightful place.”

“Well, if that means us under your boot you better find another plan because we will never yield.”

“Do you not see that is the problem? No one yields. For years and years we push and pull at one another and no one has gained one inch of ground. We’ve lost many lives along the way, as have you. Surely you see this is not the way.”

MacLeod was silent for a time. Did he see the reason in his words? His father’s heart was filled with bitterness and hatred. How could anything thrive in that environment?

“You have a noble heart,” MacLeod said.

That comment came as a surprise, considering the source. He’d never received a compliment within the walls of his own castle, let alone from his enemy. Perhaps there was reason to be hopeful after all. Perhaps the MacLeods were just as tired of the feuding as he was.

“So what do you intend to do?”

“Can I trust you, MacLeod?”

“Can I trust you?”

And there it was—the potential impasse that could keep them from moving forward. Someone, sometime, had to take a leap of faith or they were destined to forever circle one another, taking bite after bite.

“Aye, you can trust me, MacLeod. I will share my plan with you, but I must be assured that you are just as resolved to find a peaceful solution here, else we will all hang by my father’s hand.”

“You have my word.”

“What is your biggest barrier?” Malcolm suspected he knew the answer already.

“That my father doesn’t know how to do anything besides fight yours.”

Malcolm nodded and smiled. “I thought as much. That is mine as well.”

“So what do you suggest?”

“There is an authority that can ensure peaceful talks.”

MacLeod shook his head. “The Privy Council. You’ll get no such support from them. They’re more concerned with parliamentary affairs than clan feuds. And besides, how do you plan to contact them from in here?”

That was the biggest challenge at the moment.

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