Font Size:
A voice coughed behind them. Heather turned to find Gavin in the doorway, sweat pouring off him. “We have repelled them again,” he said. “I think they’re falling back. We should be safe. For now at least.”
“Can I talk to you?” Heather asked, crossing the room and grabbing his hand, pulling him into the great hall. Tanya closed the door on both of them, remaining in the solar.
“Who is she?” Heather asked. “That woman?”
“Tanya? My half sister. Why? Are you all right? You look as if you’ve seen a ghost.”
“I’m absolutely fine. I’ve just been told a few things I’d rather have not known. That’s all.”
Gavin frowned. “What did she tell you?”
“Never mind that. There’s something I need to know first.”
“Which is?”
“Why did you kiss me?”
