Spring 965 MC
Anna slowed her pace, allowing Gerald to catch up.
"You"re in a hurry," he remarked.
"It"s not every day I get to visit my in-laws," she replied. "And without the inconvenience of a long carriage ride, I might add."
"The magic circles do have their advantages. Is Alric coming?"
"Of course. I could hardly visit his parents without him."
"Then where is he?"
"I sent him on ahead," she said. "Aubrey had to take Kraloch anyway, in order for him to commit the Summersgate circle to memory. Alric thought it expedient for him to accompany them. That way, he could announce our arrival."
"And now they"re back?"
"Well, Aubrey and Kraloch are. My husband will remain there to help his parents prepare for my arrival."
"You seem to have everything thought out."
Anna smiled. "Thank
