The Beauty of the Mist
“As the door closed softly, Caroline vaulted easily off her bunk. Tossing the blanket of blond hair over one shoulder, she moved to the high table where she’d carelessly thrown the ring and gold chain a moment earlier. With great effort Caroline had avoided showing the serving lass how keen she was to learn whatever there was to learn about her adversary. After all, the prices would only go up if she showed much interest. And Caroline smiled smugly, thinking how cheaply she’d gotten away with th...is. The young sneak had believed Caroline’s little act completely. So far as the young woman knew, there was no value whatsoever in what she had stolen from Maria’s cabin, and Caroline had paid her accordingly.
Picking up the ornate ring and chain, Caroline brought the band close to the flickering lantern light. It was a wedding ring, that she could tell. The intricate engraving, so striking to the eye, was a coat of arms that Caroline had seen before, but could not immediately identify.MoreLess
Picking up the ornate ring and chain, Caroline brought the band close to the flickering lantern light. It was a wedding ring, that she could tell. The intricate engraving, so striking to the eye, was a coat of arms that Caroline had seen before, but could not immediately identify.MoreLess
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