Summer/Autumn 1097 SR
Charlaine halted Stormcloud, then turned to look back at Reichendorf. Danica pulled her own horse up alongside, following her friend"s gaze.
"Do you think we"ll ever return?" the younger knight asked.
"I"d like to believe we might. Hopefully, by that time, all the scheming and plotting will be done. I"ve had enough of it to last a lifetime."
"Still, here we are, on our way to a court full of Halvarians."
"Well," said Charlaine, "only one Halvarian. Let"s not get carried away."
"So tell me, is Hadenfeld on the way?"
"Nowhere close, but we"ll be passing through Andover. We could make a little side trip and visit your old home if you like? You could show everyone how well you"ve done within the order."
"That would be nice, but let"s wait until I"ve got a ship to
