36
ANDREAS
Late at night, we gathered in a small room in the castle with Lachlan and another trusted soldier, Fergus. The topic: Rosalind's story, the gang's plan, and the state of the peace.
Lachlan read from his notes. "Rosalind says, 'Release me, and I'll give you the chance to unite the two countries.' Of course, she wants her father found first."
Fergus scowled. "Sir, do you think we can trust this woman? She doesn't seem trustworthy to me. Even her uncle doesn't recognize her. How is that possible?"
I sipped my whiskey and sighed. "Of course, I can't trust her based on a single word. But if it opens a way to strengthen our clan, it wouldn't be so bad. King Harold wouldn't want peace if he weren't in trouble. That bastard hates us enough to drink the blood of the Scots. Perhaps
