Outlander

among the wild crags and moors. The last weeks of rugged travel had

development threw an unexpected spanner into my plans

recoiled at the thought of

Through the haze of pain, I was dimly aware that he

pressed against the wall

make out the dim outline of the door as it opened

door squeaked slightly on its hinges as it gave

. I grabbed the candlestick, yanked the stub of the candle out, and slid out of bed as quietly as I could, clutching the heavy pottery

door was unbolted

groping for the candle and flint box by the bed