Spring 965 MC
Bronwyn stood as the queen entered, followed by an older man. "Your Majesty," she said.
"Greetings," said Anna. "I hope you don"t mind, but I asked Lord Fitzwilliam to join us."
"The Baron of Bodden?"
"You know of him?"
"Only by reputation," the young woman replied. "His tenacity is legendary. For years Lord Hollis has raved about his inability to crush Bodden."
Fitz smiled. "It"s nice to know I"m appreciated."
"Might I ask why I"ve been brought here?"
"I can assure you it"s entirely for your own protection."
"Then I can leave if I wish?"
"You may," said the queen, "but I would hope you would choose to remain amongst us, if only for a few days."
"And why would I do that?" asked Bronwyn.
"To understand us."
"Yes," added the baron. "This war was not of our making.
