CHAPTER 20
Gwyn never liked the feeling of being behind events. Edern had started sending dispatches twice daily since George left, but it wasn’t quick enough. Still, as he held the morning’s messages in his hand in the early afternoon, he was delighted for once to share them with his council.
Angharad joined the rest of them, for at least as long as George was on his mission. Gwyn didn’t have the heart to exclude her.
Their mood was hopeful, taking their cue from Gwyn.
“Yes, it’s good news today.” He watched them relax a bit. “Last night, George met the rock-wight’s child, with some companion. They had news of Rhys. He’s a captive, but unharmed.” He glossed over the uncertainties in Rhys’s well-being for now. “The young rock-wight took them to a hiding spot near Madog’s dungeon, and t
