Chapter 42

With light, bouncy steps Gair bounded down the stone stairs from the watch tower, a smile on his face. As the sky darkened they could make out fires in the distance! Fraser messengers were heading out to let the search groups, and likely prince James, know that the boys were safe and it was time to return. Tomorrow, as soon as his brother arrived, he could set off to the West to help Paddy find Lia! His smile faltered as he rounded the corner to the main hall. That is if Isobel agreed to stay here. He was not willing to risk her taking off on him, but bringing her with him when there were obviously people looking to abduct his family members was out of the question. She was safer behind walls. He couldn’t leave her unless he was certain she would stay safely inside the castle.

He entered the great hall with his eyes scanning the room, searching for his wife. A tender smile curled his lips when he saw her at the head table with Mairead. She looked more relaxed than he’d expected consid