Chapter Thirty
‘Shadow, I have asked Thornton to arrange a present for you. We could not have completed the mission without you. I will see you as soon as loose ends are tied up. Your father is well and in good spirits if his constant threats to castrate me are any indication. My men miss you and there are times I wish you were still with us, but at other times I am glad you are not forced to play this cat and mouse game. I hope you enjoy my gift, it was once mine many years ago. Love Carson.’
Shadow folded the letter and tucked it into her belt pouch. “When did you get the letter?”
“It was with this morning’s dispatch.”
“And you waited this long to give it to me?”
“He wanted you to have the letter and the gift at the same time.” Thornton gestured towards the parcel. “Are you going to
