Chapter 146

• “Sir Antony.” Anna bowed her head because she wasn’t sure what else to do. The old man only laughed and she felt the heat crawl up her neck. She hadn’t yet broken her old habits.
• “No need for that, my child. It seems I’ve been in the dark about some of the matters between rogues. I woke up this morning to an empty house and village.” Sir Antony brushed his hand across one of the horses though a sad look formed along his features.
• “They haven’t told you anything?” Anna asked in disbelief. “Surely you must have noticed the tension—“