The dogs in the kennel were barking so loudly that Amy could hardly hear anything else as she slammed the kennel door, her heart pounding furiously as she quickly locked herself in.
For the briefest instant, she thought maybe Luka had been right. She should have stayed in the keep until they knew for sure everything was safe.
She shook her head. She couldn’t have done it. If she had to do it all over again, though, she’d have armed herself with one of Luka ‘s swords. She knew how to use one.
Secure the back door, she thought, but before she could turn to race that way and lock it, a man said in a harsh voice, “ Hello, dear sweet Elaine, my mate, my darling.” Though his voice was roughened with age, it couldn’t be anyone other than Kelly Rafferty. “’ Tis a treasure you were seeking, girl
