"And have me beheaded, I presume?" Curran mocked.įallon's eyes narrowed to slits of burning embers. If you continue your attacks William will view it as treason." "It was done simply to show that William is not to be trifled with." "Why did you attack those villages? They are defenseless against your army and had no cause for destruction."Ĭurran's gray eyes glinted like steel as he replied, "Have I need of a cause to take from my enemy?" He dropped his hand, "So you are a man above decree?" he growled.Ĭurran smirked as he moved to the table and poured himself a beaker of ale. He thrived in bringing destruction unto his enemy and inflicting pain on those he thought deserving of it so it came as no surprise to him when William declared he had been raiding.Ĭurran's face darkened with contempt, "I don't take orders from you, brother." He had always known his brother to be cold and detached from the world.
"You sent for me, brother?" this was said more with ridicule than curiosity as Curran sauntered into the hall, his gray eyes assessing the room icily.įallon stood and surveyed his younger brother with growing vexation to his indifferent approach.Ĭurran was exactly the obverse, down to his dark features that were in startling contrast to his golden visage, the only feature in slight comparison was the same prominent nose. His first thought when arriving back to Linden keep was to find his impish brother and bring a stop to his plundering his newly McLeod bride being the furthest from his mind. His men were silent the remaining journey back to Canterbury, taking note of his blackened mood. "See that you do, because if his madness continues, I will put him to ground, whether he is kin or not."įallon left Lincoln more discouraged than when he arrived. He does this on a whim and it does not please me to have more enemies."įallon nodded, "I will see to it, milord." I have had word that he continues to attack the villages, stealing valuable goods and raping the women. "I would think it wise you restrain your brother's disorderly ways. "I am unaware of Curran's affairs, my liege." "Your brother seems to have a fondness for raiding."įallon groaned internally. "Aside from that, there is another matter I wish to discuss." Once more, he said nothing but merely nodded. If this treaty is violated, I will see fit to punish those who cross me." William's eyes hardened as he added, "I am a man of my word, Fallon. "I am merely giving you a chance to become acquainted, so that when you do marry, you shan't be strangers."
I shall give you time to familiarize yourself with your betrothed." You have served me at best and nearly lost your life fighting for England. "It does not please me to make you unhappy, Fallon. William rose to his feet, as did Fallon, his face furrowing with indignation as he struggled to keep his anger at bay.
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