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Our horses were led away to a stable situated along the harbor and we were led onto the ship. The crew scurried out of our way and up the rigging to set the sails. Xander and I moved to the railing while the captain took his place at the wheel. The sails were unfurled and the captain let out a laugh as they were filled with a soft, but steady wind.
“See that, Yer Lordship! Even the winds want to see you home!”
“I must give thanks to the god of the winds!” Xander replied.
The length of the dock allowed the ship to turn full around and face the castle beyond the lake. We moved to within a few hundred yards of the island with its natural bridge.
I nodded at the little kingdom unto itself. “What’s that?”
Xander’s eyes flitted to me as a mischievous smile slipped onto his lips. “
