“I’ll send one of me men to warn him.”
“What about Brenna?”
“We’ll have to keep her safely at home until he leaves.” Dougall kissed her cheek. “Wait for me. We’ll walk home together. I dinnae want you off on yer own with these men about.”
***
Robert sent word the following morning that Munro and his men would be leaving by the noon hour.
“He didn’t get what he came for,” Zeke observed. “That makes me worry about what he’s up to.”
“Keep Brenna close,” Dougall said. “I don’t trust him either. I’ve asked Logan to join us here this morning.”
“Is he bringing Sara?”
“Aye. She’ll be safer here with all of us than alone in their cottage.”
Zeke relaxed somewhat. This was not something he ever had to worry about in San Francisco. Hopefully the day would pass without incident.
“Robert’s men will be on alert for a few days now. He doesnae believe Munro would be foolish enough to hurt his alliance with the MacKenzies, but Munro’s nae a man to be trusted, especially where his own interests are concerned.
The door opened and Sara entered, followed by Logan.
“Are we really going to be in the middle of a real medieval battle?” she asked, excitement in her voice.
“This is exactly why I don’t want you staying in this time,” Zeke said.
“Stop being so over protective. Logan will take care of me.”
Zeke watched as Logan put his hand on Sara’s shoulder. “Dinnae fear fer yer sister, Zeke. I promise to protect her with me life.”
“See,” Sara said, gazing lovingly up at him.
“Alright, alright! I guess I’m not going to get you to change your mind.”
“No. You’re not. Where’s Brenna?”
“She’s upstairs.”
“Is she scared?”
“I don’t think I’d call it scared. It’s more like angry,” Zeke answered. “Helene’s up there with her.”
“I’m going up,” she said to Logan.
“I’ll bet she’s giving you a run for your money,” Zeke laughed.
“Pardon?” It was obvious Logan didn’t understand that saying.
“She keeps you on your toes?”
Logan’s furrowed brow said he still wasn’t getting it.
“Never mind. It’s not important.”
“I still dinnae understand your future language, but I’m learning.” Logan assured him.
Zeke smiled. It was easy to see why Sara loved Logan. He knew when he went back to San Francisco that he was leaving her in very good hands.
