"I will not be doing any tempting," Melcorka said. "And from the way he looks at you, I think you have no reason to worry."
They clasped hands and watched as Bradan and Tuath loaded supplies and water into Catriona.
Catriona"Hurry! We can catch the tide!" Bradan said. He ruffled Alva"s hair, smiling as she pulled away. "You look after Igraine now, and behave yourself."
"You look after Melcorka, and you behave yourself!" Alva replied smartly and was promptly rebuked by Igraine for being cheeky.
your"I"ll take care of her," Igraine promised, with a hand on Alva"s shoulder.
"I know you will," Melcorka said, narrowing her eyes as she saw Conall watching from the corner of a cottage with a twisted smile on his face and evil in his eyes. "We"ll be back," she told him, "and Alva had better b
