Chapter Eight
Merger
“Halt! Identify!”
pulled up his horse and stared in the direction where the shout had originated at the top of the tall, wooden barrier. “I"m , Battle Lord of Alta , and guardian of the compound called Wallis. My company requests entrance and a consultation with your Council of Elders.”
There was a moment"s pause. When the voice returned, it sounded less forceful. “Is with you?”
“I"m here. Who is that? ?”
The ponderous gates began to open before she was finished. Once there was enough room to enter two-by-two, turned to . “Have the troops remain out here before you follow.”
The second nodded and went to advise the soldiers. led the way into her old compound, her husband and second flanking her.
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