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Chapter 11

Soon, Martin told himself, they would be up on the waiting ebony charger and heading away to Ravensrawn. That was for the best, rather than following this stranger anywhere. His chances of encountering the other man yet again were slim. Still, he’d have to remember to ask Dylan about the mysterious rider.

He gulped down the rest of his tea, as if he might hasten their departure. The notion came that he needed to get back to the comfort and shelter of the manor house. It was, for the foreseeable future, his home since he had no other. Leave black-clad strangers and their unfathomed business at a safe distance. Still, it seemed too soon when the other man emptied his mug and set it aside.

“We’d best be going, then, if you’re to get back in time to find something to dine on this eve.”