The Silver Wolf said he had not killed her father apurpose and that he had not killed Rupert at all. Both claims were startling but what troubled Alys more was her inclination to believe him. He had seemed sincere.
Either it was true that he never lied outright, or he told falsehoods with such ease that they had the ring of truth. Alys wished she knew which was the case.
And he had come for the treasure of Kilderrick: indeed, he had been promised it. He still did not know that the treasure was her own self, and the measure of royal blood in her veins. If Alys confessed that he had already claimed the treasure of Kilderrick, the Silver Wolf might never leave.
had“What is this?” he asked her, his confusion apparent as he surveyed the approaching villagers.
“I would wager they come to you
