Page 62 of The Empire and the Wolf King (Kaitlyn and the Highlander #21)

CHAPTER 61 - MAGNUS

A fter a fine dinner we had a musician playing in the corner of the Great Hall and Wilfrey stood and put out a hand, invitin’ Lady Mairead tae dance. They went tae the middle of the floor and began tae waltz.

Kaitlyn said, “She looks really beautiful and pleased, I’m actually very happy for her... Quick remind me of something terrible she’s done?—”

Hayley said, “Left you in the sixteenth century for a year to teach me a lesson.”

“Effing bitch.”

“Yep.”

“But,” I took a deep breath, “She’s saved our lives probably eight times since then.”

Hayley said, “Yeah, probably, still a bitch though.”

We all watched them dance and then the song was over and Lady Mairead returned tae the table. “We are verra tired and thinking about retiring tae our room… and not one word of teasing from ye, Sean, about what we might be doing once there.”

“Och nae, I canna even think about it, Mother.” He shivered with a laugh. “Ye will get nae teasin’ from me.”

The music changed and Sean said, “Och! Tis our favorite!” He looked at me, “Want tae get up and sing for auld times sake?”

I asked, “What song is it?”

“Ye ken, Uncle Baldie’s favorite! He used tae sing it every night, he claimed it was about him!” Sean stood and began walking around the table heading tae the middle of the floor, urgin’ me tae join him.

Kaitlyn asked, “You forgot the words?”

“Aye, for a moment, but I hae heard it many times, I just had a lapse…” I stood and followed Sean tae the floor.

Fraoch said, “Tis the one about the Wolf King? I love this one, we used tae sing it, back home. Wait… the Wolf King?”

Lochinvar said, “I’m joinin’ ye, twas an auld favorite.”

Sean, Fraoch, Lochinvar, and I began tae sing.