On learning Welby and Roast hadn’t returned, Mallory and Ryan headed outside, going in the direction the two had taken that morning. “What if we can’t find them?” Mallory scanned the area as they left Buckneth behind. All she saw was trees scattered around the place.
“Even if we have to leave here after dark, we will,” Ryan said.
Before Mallory could argue about travelling at night, especially to Wayholt, she spotted Osbert senior striding towards them. “He doesn’t look happy.” She kept her voice low.
“That’s an understatement,” Ryan said softly.
Osbert hurried towards them, speaking before he’d come to a stop. “Find my daughter and bring her home. And take back that sword you gave her. I won’t have it. Do you hear?”
Mallory nearly took a step back at the anger in his voice. “What ha
