My Dark Knight

Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Sapphire awoke with a jolt. The sun shone in her eyes, causing the pounding in her head to worsen. She shut her eyes. Only opening them again until they were slits, allowing her to get a glimpse of her surroundings. The only thing she could see were rocks. It seemed as if they were in a mountain valley, or perhaps an area where there were caves. How long had she been unconscious? Sapphire made sure to keep her body limp, she felt disgusted having to lean against Andrew, but she mustn't alert him that she was awake. She would escape at the first opportunity. Sapphire decided to see what she could learn, something might be to her advantage. Although the chances of that happening were very slim.

The horse was moving at leisure, Sapphire feared they might have arrived at their destination. If they did....Where was Tristan? Or her uncle for that matter?

Sapphire discreetly looked around. Men with bows and swords were scattered around the caves, craftily hidden. Unless one knew precisely where to look, they would be unable to locate them. Snow still laced the ground, a good fortune and misfortune. She would have to wait, she could not be too hasty.

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"Mistress, Keith has arrived."

Corraine glanced up from lacing her gown. The man before her shifted from one foot to another. Fool. One should never allow another to see the slightest of discomfort, it could be used against them. No matter, he was not of much use. Learning about his characteristics would only be a bore to her mind.

Keith had arrived. Did he do as she had wished? Did he bring her captor? Most importantly, did he leave the letter she had written. A letter to drive Tristan to the brink of insanity, only to bring him back. And then drive him insane once again. It would be weeks, mayhap months before he could find his precious wife. The things she could do with the wench in that time... The possibilities were endless.

"Who is with him?" Corraine questioned as she stared at her nails, hiding her excitement. Her victory was tangible. Her nails itched to break the chits skin.

"One man and one woman." The man answered feebly.

"I will be there shortly." Corraine said dismissively.

The man bowed before hurriedly leaving the room. Corraine snickered. She needed to check on the room she had prepared for her guest, and then she would make her acquaintance.

Andrew drew his horse to a holt, Allen doing the same besides him. Mercifully, the lady had stayed unconscious throughout the journey, much to Andrew's pleasure. He had not needed to worry. He hoped Fredrick would see her state of unconsciousness in good light. He knew not what he planned, but he knew she wanted her in good state. Andrew looked around, spotting one of their men, he said.

"Tell the mistress and Fredrick that Keith had returned."

"Already done so. I am glad you decided to come. Mistress was becoming quiet anxious."

Keith grunted, not bothering himself with a response. He had gotten here as soon as he could. But even now, he knew something was amiss. Or perhaps it was his fear of laird Knight which had him so anxious. Or mayhap it was the nagging voice in his head telling him Jack should have arrived by now. He had told him the quickest route to get to them, quicker than the one he himself had used. Perhaps he had gotten acquainted with laird Knight's sword. Andrew suppressed a snicker. The weasel was beginning to grow on him, however, he was bothersome. If he was dead, it mattered little to him.

Sapphire felt Andrew, or rather Keith, dismount. Bloody bastard. She would kill him personally. She kept her eyes slightly open as she watched the scene before her. Keith was reasonably to the front, his back towards her, talking to a man, while his sword lay on the saddle. Pity, he would die at the hands of his own sword. Sapphire felt around her hip. Unbeknown to anyone, she had taken two daggers the night she was shot with an arrow. She was quite fortunate the bastard hadn't touched her again.