Chapter 7This time, Haz caught Yerna as she reeled toward him. He sensed she was at the ragged end of her strength. At almost the exact instant she settled into his arms, the afternoon sunbeam came through the window to illuminate her face. He clearly saw the livid bruises, which could only have been left by brutal blows. Rage flared. He barely managed not to turn into a furious dragon on the spot. Whoever had mistreated this gallant and fair young woman would have to answer to him in time. That vow steadied him.
“What happened? How did you get here? Do you know where this is?”
He realized he was throwing too many questions too fast for the exhausted young knight to answer when he saw the flicker of confusion in her eyes. As she drew a deep breath, he could see her effort to collect her
