Twenty-Three
Summersgate
Autumn 961 MC
It was a cold day as the party finally assembled for the trip to Falford. Gerald looked over the group as Anna finished giving instructions to Herdwin. Beverly rode Lightning, with Sophie, Anna's maid, sitting behind her. Gerald and Anna would ride the horse that Herdwin had procured for them, while Arnim and Nikki shared the Dwarf's pony. Revi sat behind Hayley on her nimble horse, looking uncomfortable in the saddle, while Lily clung on behind him. Tempus, of course, ran circles around the mounts, eager to begin the trip.
At last, Anna turned from the Dwarf, walking toward Gerald, who held out his hand for her.
"All set?" he asked.
"Everything's taken care of," she replied, taking his hand and climbing into the saddle behind him. "We should be
