9
“Are you going to tell me why you are mad at my brother?” Eivora asked.
“I don’t know what you are talking about.” I said.
“Norna, don’t play stupid with me. He says you haven’t spoken to him in three days. That you avoid him every time he tries to come near you and that you have locked him out of your cottage. Why are you so upset?” She asked.
“I’m not upset. I just have other things on my mind.” I told her.
We leaned back in our saddles as our horses went down a steep hill. We were heading towards the closest village to get more fabric and spices. Some of the children needed new clothes and something to keep them warm for the rest of this winter. Snow had fallen last night and blanketed everything with one thick layer. I had stepped out of my home to watch some of the children pla
