Stone of Love (Stones of Iona Book 1) by Margaret Izard
Author:Margaret Izard [Izard, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC027030 FICTION / Romance / Fantasy
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
Published: 2024-03-03T18:30:00+00:00
Chapter 13
Colin changed into his fatherâs plaid and shirt. He tucked his fatherâs dirk into his belt, adjusting his sporran. In his fatherâs clothing, he could conquer the world. He needed the extra confidence for the task he had to face.
Johnâs gaze traveled over him. âDamn, Colin, if ye werenât moving, yeâd be that portrait of Roderick in the castle. Yer givinâ me chills.â
Colin slashed his hand to the side. ââTis not a time to joke, John. Weâve gone over everything, and ye got yer instructions. Check the box hole daily and make sure ye keep the damn thing a secret.â He gazed at the castle. Bree, he had hurt her earlier.
He turned to John. âBree canât find out anything about me from the past. Sheâll figure out the assignment, get herself caught up in this, and get hurt. I want her kept safe.â
John patted him on the shoulder. âI understand. Ye have my promise and my word. I wonât let ye down.â
Colin glanced one last time at John. Once, as children, when he visited the castle, they had been playmates. Over the years, time and responsibilities had separated them, his in Edinburgh and Johnâs here at the castle. Now that Colin had returned and spent time here, John had become a good friend. He nodded to John, knowing he could count on him to keep things well while he was gone. It was time.
Colin slung his sword over his back and strapped it in place. âI appreciate that. Please take care of Bree while Iâm gone. Promise me, John, see to her.â He placed his hand on Johnâs shoulder and squeezed it once.
John nodded. âI will.â
Colin shook himself and glimpsed toward the altar. âI canât fail, John. I must find the stone, bring Roderick back from purgatory, and make it back home.â
John picked up the discarded clothes, headed to the chapel door, stopped, and gazed back at Colin. âYe have yer daâs drive, his determination, Colin. Iâve got faith in yeâye will succeed.â
Colin nodded, rendered speechless by this declaration from someone who had worked closely with his father.
John smiled. âPlus, ye gotta make it back. The reenactment is coming soon. We need the laird to kick off the celebrations with the ceremonial toast.â John winked as he left Colin alone in the chapel to face the challenge of his life.
Colin knelt before the altar, bowed his head. He stayed there in silence for a moment. Tinkling bells and light childlike laughter rang through the chapel. Colin glanced around. The sunset cast the chapel in shades of orange and red, making the building appear bathed in blood, chilling his heart.
âYe are here.â Brigid spoke from the altar.
Colin glanced up. âAye, Iâm here, ye wee sprite. Letâs get this business over with.â
Brigid laughed. âSo eager to get started.â
Colin stood. âIâll ask again, how long am I going to be gone?â
Brigid flew to him and landed on his shoulder. âAs long as it takes.â
Colin swiped at her form, his hand passing through her as if she were air.
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