8
Kidnap
Kyle looked around The Tankard and raised his eyebrow. “Not that I’m complaining and all, but this place is … a little quieter than usual.”
Interrupted by a chuckle, they looked up to see the barkeeper, Tim, who refilled their mugs from a jug.
“Well, it normally is quiet for a few days after the guards have been through to haul you three out.” He grinned at them before heading back to the bar.
Alex shook his head. “Remind me to dig out some of that allowance from Father and give Tim a bonus for his troubles. Well, I guess things being quiet tonight may not be such a bad thing since William put himself out to give us some time out. Particularly since the King just ordered protection details on the both of you.”
Kyle spluttered, looking between Jess and Alex.
“Both of us? Wai
