“You will be pleased to know I’ve sent my man ahead to deliver the good news to Lord Selwyn.”
She paled at that. So, she was not set on the marriage to Robert Selwyn. Perhaps it was just as well, for the man surely would not have her now. Not since she’d been in the hands of Welsh warriors and in the bed of Nicholas Warde. Surely, there would be hell to pay when Selwyn came to Gray Cross.
“Do you feel up to it, my intention is to ride for Gray Cross this morn. Tis but four leagues from here.”
“Whatever you think best,” she replied. “But I must tell you, I am not much of a horsewoman.”
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So maybe people seems to want Alice. But I'm not sure what she wants for herself yet.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the voice you captured in your 8. Poor Alice does seem to be having trouble. I hope it all turns out well for her.
ReplyDeleteAlice seems to be a very desirable woman. Nice 8.
ReplyDeleteA great hook there. I foresee problems on this journey.
ReplyDeleteNot much of a horsewoman. Then the journey will, of necessity, take longer. That could be good.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, much to think about in this excerpt, lots of story possibilities. Can't wait to see what direction(s) you go with this! Terrific snippet!
ReplyDeleteNice snippet. I can't wait to see what happens on their journey.
ReplyDeleteGood news huh? It sounds as if the future is full of possible complications.
ReplyDeleteThings are getting quite complicated for her. Can't wait to see what happens on the journey.
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(I'm just finishing up the list today myself! ;)
I like the tone of this story, India. You're doing a great job with it. Definitely will be on my tbr list. :-)
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