Chapter Eighteen
Troy's visit to Duncan was a cruel twist of fate, it was laughing loud at her...cruelly, what a mockery. What a jest! Why was she being tested in this cruel manner? As she sat there hiding her face, not joining the ladies in conversation, she was itching to just peer up and see his precious face, his teal - blue eyes and that soft golden mess of hair.
Troy had unexpectedly visited as the messenger, carrying the King's message, Alfred had demanded why a Viking was in residence at Duncan's castle. Duncan handled the situation tactfully.
He had clearly initiated the whole response, King Alfred now sat there pondering over Duncan's fake plan to take down Thorkel. It was horrendous and dangerous! What they both were doing to keep their friendship. Surely it wasn't worth dyi
