Chapter 113

After speaking with the Magistrate, Stellan went with his contingent of guards to Catrìona's house. He had them wait across the street while he went to her door, where he knocked.

Catrìona opened the door and welcomed him in.

"No servants again, Catrìona. A person might think you wanted a bit of privacy."

"I did, Stellan. First I want you to make sweet, passionate love to me, then we have to talk.