Withyford Farm
Two horses stood motionless as their riders looked down upon Withyford farm. The cold moorland air made Rachael shiver, but not as much as her fear. She was afraid, not just for herself, but for the family on the farm below. Especially Morgan, whom she loved very much. To cry out would be useless, no one would hear her and Stickles had promised to end her life if she did not do as he bid her.
Ben’s voice interrupted her thoughts. “Do you recognize that farm, girl?” Without looking away, she nodded her head in acknowledgement. Ben continued, “I understand your lover lives down there, well, after today, I’ll be your lover because you're going to stay with me. Do you understand, girl?” Rachael said nothing, just gazed at the farm in the valley below, as though she had not hea
