Skarth the GodlessI am being followed and have been since I left Mercia.
They’ve not shown themselves, which makes me believe they are not here to attack, merely observe, which is why I have not stopped on my quest to Wessex.
The only thing that matters is finding Sigrith. Everything else can fall into place once she is rescued.
I do not know where Cecily is, but I will find her. I’d hoped she would be hiding in Mercia, but I have a sneaking suspicion she has returned to Wessex and is under the protection of King Egbert because she has something he can use as collateral against me—my child.
King Egbert’s castle comes into view.
I remember the layout but can’t go strolling into the castle undisguised, which is why I have not killed whoever is following me. I may be able to use them for
