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By early afternoon, they spotted a stream and stopped to rest by it and share a bite to eat.
“I’ve sensed no soldiers all day,” Bliss said, cuddled beside her husband and wishing they could share another night alone.
“It concerns me that we’ve come across none.”
“Why?”
“I wonder if they abandoned their search for a greater cause.”
“You think they are close to waging war?” she asked, and tried to sense if that was happening.
“It would seem the logical conclusion,” Trey admitted.
“True and yet—” She shook her head. “I can’t say I sense it though something doesn’t seem right. It is as if the king waits for something—a message, I think.”
“From whom?”
“I don’t know.”
“It is good that we will reach home by nightfall,” Trey said. “It is time I speak with my brothers.”
Bliss knew he was right. It was time for him to return home, and yet, as they continued walking, drawing ever nearer to his home, the feeling of them separating grew stronger. Something awaited them at Trey’s home that would somehow cause a separation between them, Bliss was sure of it, and with each step, she was beginning to realize what it might be.
Hard as it was to believe, the thought grew stronger and stronger within her.
Clouds followed them overhead and seemed to grow heavier with each step. The crisp air grew chillier, and it felt like snow.
Bliss was relieved when Trey stopped just before dusk claimed the land and took her in his arms.
“We’ll be home soon. Is there anything you need to tell me?”
There was so much she had to say though words slipped from her mouth before she could stop them. “I love you and I always will.”
“That sounds like you bid me farewell.”
She shook her head. “It is a reminder.”
His smile revealed relief. “A reminder I wouldn’t mind hearing often.”
“Then you shall.”
He kissed her, a long and lingering kiss, and afterwards, he whispered, “I will make love to you tonight.”
Bliss smiled though she knew it was not meant to be.
Chapter 26
Snow was falling lightly and dusk settling over the land when Trey and Bliss entered the MacAlpin village. Trey wasn’t met with the usual cries of welcome home. Instead, villagers nodded and smiled, then turned and whispered to each other.
“Something is wrong,” he said with a glance to Bliss.
“I feel it as well,” she confirmed.
They clung more tightly, as if their hands were bound by metal.
Inseparable.
Trey intended it to stay that way.
