Page 65 of Highland Queen

“Only that I hope he is well, and I send him my love.”

Sid shook her head.

I climbed on my horse and settled in.

Epona reached out and took my hand. “There are too many words, and I cannot find the right ones.”

“I will see you again,” I told her.

She nodded softly then let me go.

I looked back toward the smithy once more. There was no sign of Crearwy or Aridmis. Feeling miserable and completely unsure what to do, I tapped my horse’s reins and rode out of the coven, hoping that Sid was right.

One day, I hoped Crearwy would understand and forgive me.