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Drifter strode up to the windows and looked out with a tense look on his face. His eyes scanned not the ground, but the sky. Allie didn’t fail to notice where his focus lay before he turned to face Lady Douglas. “This castle is located in high mountains. Surely there’s been snow here during this time of year before.”
She shook her head. “No, sir. This castle has been in my family’s possession for over a century, and I know of no other time where such an event has happened.”
He pursed his lips before he turned his attention to Owen. “Alert the guards that they’re to draw close to the castle.”
Owen stared incredulously at him before he looked to his mistress. Douglas nodded. “Do it, Owen.”
“As you wish, My Lady,” Owen complied as he bowed his head. He hurried off to send th
