Latharn's Destiny by Stella Knight

Author:Stella Knight
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Time travel
Published: 2019-05-16T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

“M y laird!”

Latharn whirled as Horas entered, his eyes wild.

He was standing with Crisdean before the hearth, a cup of ale in his hand. He nearly dropped his cup at the look of panic on Horas’ face. He'd never seen his stoic guard look so alarmed.

“Padraig has discovered ye’re here. He has Tulach, Eibhlin and yer other spies imprisoned. We need tae get ye off these lands.”

Latharn moved to the door, his brother on his heels. He’d only heard one word from Horas’s lips. Eibhlin. Terror and frustration collided in his chest; why had he allowed her to return to the castle? He should have insisted that she not go back, her protests be damned.

“I’m going after her and my men,” he said.

"I'm coming with ye, brother," Crisdean said, clamping his hand on his shoulder, and Latharn gave his brother a look of gratitude.

“Aye,” Horas said, but he hurried to stand before Latharn and Crisdean, blocking their exit. “But not now. First, we have tae get ye off these lands before Padraig sends his men here tae kill ye. I’m a good fighter, but not good enough to fight off a group of men on my own.”

“I’ll not leave Eibhlin and the others—”

“I ken,” Horas said, “but they’ll all be lost if ye’re dead. We first need tae get ye off these lands, and then we'll rescue Eibhlin and the others with the men who’ve pledged themselves tae ye. The longer we delay now, the longer it will take tae rescue them.”

Latharn swallowed hard, his frustration swelling as he gripped the hilt of his sword. He hated it, but he knew Horas spoke the truth.

Latharn and Crisdean trailed Horas off MacUisdean lands on horseback; he had to force himself to not turn his horse around and race back to the castle. He tried not to think of what Padraig could be doing to Eibhlin right now. Red-hot fury rippled through him at the thought of Padraig laying a hand on her.

Ye will rescue Eibhlin and yer men, he swore to himself. Ye will get her back. And ye will murder Padraig with yer bare hands.

They rode until they reached a manor house in lands just beyond MacUisdean lands, the lands of Clan Creagach. Though Clan Creagach were allies of Clan MacUisdean, Horas assured him he was safe here for now. The manor belonged to a trusted friend and ally of Baigh’s who was currently away in England.

When he entered, he was both surprised and relieved to see over a dozen of his men gathered, along with Gormal.

"I sent word tae them as soon as I learned what happened at the castle," Horas said, answering his silent question.

“I thank ye for coming,” Latharn said, giving the men a grateful nod. “Ye ken that Padraig has my men—and a lass—who have been spying on my behalf. They’re servants and common folk who work the land, just like ye. I’ll not leave them tae suffer at Padraig's hands. I pledged as yer future laird tae not let any harm come tae any men who swear themselves tae me.

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