Chapter Eleven
Seraphina slept soundly after her exertions with Eric. She was up early the next morning, for there was much to be done. She had a long discussion with Yolande about the details of the planned attack. Between them they decided on tactics; their troops would travel fast and spring a surprise. Seraphina hoped the enemy would be disorganised following the killing of Igor, and they planned to take advantage of any confusion or lack of leadership.
The following morning they set off. Seraphina had been tempted to avail herself of Eric again for a second night, but thought better of it. A full night’s sleep was imperative if she was to be in good shape; she knew herself well enough to be sure that, had she taken Eric to bed again, she would have spent half the night in wanton in
