“He closed his eyes and tried to relax.A deep voice ordered, “Will Wincraft, wake up.”Will’s eyes popped open. The moonlit outline of a tall intruder towered over his bed. “Who are you?”“You will not marry my daughter.”“Sire, is that really you? What has happened? Is Conroe okay?”“I don’t want questions from you, boy! I simply want an answer. I am ordering you to break off the engagement. And you must not tell anyone about my visit here tonight. Do you understand?”“What does Conroe have to say a...bout this? And what about the queen?”His voice tightened. “You’re not listening. It doesn’t matter what Conroe wants or even what the queen wants. You will not marry my daughter. Agreed?”“No. I’m sorry, sire—I do not wish to be disrespectful to you, but unless Conroe herself says she does not wish to marry me, I will go through with the wedding.”“Then you leave me no choice.”Will heard the familiar sound of a sword being drawn from its scabbard and tried to get away.The tip of the sword caught the side of Will’s thigh, piercing it.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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