Finale
Bodden
Summer 960 MC
“Fascinating,” mused Gerald. “I’d always wondered where the princess got her love of books from. Tell me, my lord, did you know Lady Warren?”
“I only met her once,” said Fitz. “I was in the capital, long before I became baron. Edward and I were staggering about town, a little the worse for wear.”
“That must have been when you met Mother,” piped in Beverly.
“It was indeed. Edward and I were completely soused. We came out of the Boars Head and tried to climb into her carriage.”
“Why would you do that?” asked Beverly.
“Well, we were drunk. One doesn’t usually make good choices when one is inebriated.”
“So what happened?” asked Hayley.
“As far as I could tell, not much. Lady Warren seemed amused at our fumblings, but her husband was outraged. He ordered us
