-Interlude IV-
Bodden
Summer 960 MC
The room was silent after the baron finished his story.
“It all makes so much sense now,” said Beverly. “Why is it you’ve never told me this story before, Father?”
“Well,” Fitz ruminated, “it happened before you were born. I married your mother shortly thereafter, and then you came along. It didn’t seem to have any relevance.”
“It does now,” observed Princess Anna.
“I’m glad you think so, Your Highness, but at the time, it meant nothing.”
“Did you see her again over the years?” asked Hayley.
“No, I didn’t see her again until you broke the siege.”
“But,” offered Anna, “there must have been some connection between you two.”
“I only had eyes for Lady Evelyn,” Fitz responded. “I respected Albreda, but I wasn’t in love with her.”
“The princess has
