Chapter 6Garratt rapped on the door to the house belonging to Daegal, the father of Maurenn’s betrothed, Hankin. Hankin himself opened it, looking at Garratt as if he was a commoner who had no business being there.
“I’ve come to take my sister to breakfast as I told you I would last evening,” Garratt said.
“I’m not at all certain I should allow her to go with you despite your relationship. We are to be wedded soon and there’s much she has to do to prepare.”
Rather than argue, Garratt called out, “Maurenn, we’re here.”
Lochlan resisted laughing at Hankin’s look of disbelief when Maurenn appeared at his side, then pushed past him to greet Garratt with a hug. She turned to her betrothed, giving him a winsome smile. “I will be back soon, after breakfasting with my brother and his friend. P
