"Surprised? He was that," Gavin returned. "You better keep close to Jamie until his thunder quiets down. He should just about be noticing the gaping hole in the back—"
Alaric’s bellow of outrage filled the courtyard. "He's seen it," Father Murdock whispered. "Oh, Lord save us, here comes Deni."
The priest picked up the hem of his cassock and started running toward his mistress. "Wait, lass," he shouted.
Deni heard the priest's frantic call. She turned around immediately, a worried expression on her face. "Father, you shouldn't be running until your chest is better," she called out. The priest climbed the steps and grabbed her arm. "Alaric’s just saw the hole in the back wall." She gave him a gentle smile. "He was bound to notice, Father."
It was clear to him that the sweet lass didn't
