CHAPTER 18Except for those on guard duty, everyone was in the monastery to welcome them. Kendra could see Old William, Hannah, Rosemary, Maxine, little Billy and the others as they lined up to hug Jolene and herself even though they were both soaking wet. She glanced through the small crowd and noticed Brian standing back across the room looking hesitant. It was funny but she felt … she pouted for she could not understand her own feelings at that moment.
Old William came up. "Both Alric and Wuffa were prepared to fight you off as the enemy. It was Brian who suggested that the blue flag meaning The King's men could only be you for no Northumbrian knights would be riding in a longship. They had quite an argument, actually. It wasn't until Brian recognised your long blonde hair that our plan
