There was a hue and cry from the walls, but the Templars did not reveal themselves.Agnes turned the horse and gave it her heels, urging it to a gallop.She fled down the road that led to Galloway and Leila had never been so glad to see the back of another.
Fergus pulled her into his arms again and held her tightly.“Shall we find you another maid?”
Leila smiled.“Not until the shadow you sense has been dispersed.Is it gone?”
Fergus winced and shook his head.“Perhaps on the morrow.”
But perhaps not.Leila held tightly to his hands, glad beyond all that he trusted her, and hoping they would survive whatever threat he sensed.
Would his portent hang over them for all time?
Was it caused by her presence at his side?
What if only her departure would see Killairic safe?
