Callie wondered why. Was it because, whatever happened, the legend would play itself out? Lancelot and Guinevere would be discovered; Guinevere would flee to a nunnery and Lancelot to exile, returning too late to help Arthur fight Mordred at the Battle of Camlann? Or was it because …? The thought made Callie’s heart jump. Was it because Nimue had seen that Callie would win Lancelot, and Guinevere would lose the man she loved?
The next thought checked her excitement. If that happened, surely Camelot would be safe? Wouldn’t that please the high priestess?
‘Nimue?’ Guinevere pleaded.
‘You may change the fate that the Moirae have shown me lies ahead for you, but only if you are prepared to sacrifice your own wishes and think instead of what is best for the kingdom.’ Nimue switched her gaze
