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Several rows of newly planted seeds waited for a bit of sun to peak into the courtyard “Hether as the idea formed in her head, then went in search for her father-in-law

Chapter 19

Fall closed in, bringing the bite of winter to the athered around the fire after Aone to bed

“Your mother has had another vision,” Ian said with dread in his voice

Lora’s greatest Druid gift was one of premonition It was one of the ways the Ancients spoke to them, and how they knew of Grainna’s threat so far into the future

At times Lora’s visions were heavy in detail while others were cryptic and vague Each brought a strong enore

Tara watched as Lora surveyed the faces of her children

Everyone grew quiet

“Winter solstice is co,” she said

“With it, the need to keep Grainna fro her powers,” Fin stated

“Only this tier believe the solstice has anything to do with Grainna” Lora glanced at her children and took Ian’s hand

The gesture wasn’t lost on Tara Lora orried

Fin agreed with his mother “I don’t think Grainna would wait for the solstice if she found another virgin”

“I agree,” Duncan said

“Our stay in the futuretoward his brother

Tara’s heart tore a fraction “Duncan can’t go”

She tightened her grip on Duncan’s hand “First of all, we’re h I understand the situation, I think it’s a bit much to expect me to allow my husband to be with another woman”

“True,” Ian said

“And second, I don’t think it would be safe for hi for hione to the police by now

He’d be put in jail” The thought frazzled her, panic pushed goose bumps to her arms She often worried about how her friend and sister would handle her disappearance Now, her fears turned to how her husband would survive the future

“Duncan is not to return,” Lora announced, bringing peace to Tara’s hed “Since Duncan and I look so uise myself when I return”

Tara shook her head “I don’t know, Fin The laould look for you, too You don’t kno easily you would be picked up in my time It isn’t like here Every cop will have a picture of both of you If they think I’m dead, they’ll keep you in jail

We’ll have to couise

Have you ever wanted to be a blond?”

He arched his brow and gave a disapproving scowl “No”

“Nay,” Lora’s voice rose above the others, interrupting their debate “Finlay will not be returning either”

“What?” Myra, Fin, Duncan and Tara all said at once

“Then who?” Myra asked

Lora took a deep breath “My vision was clear, more so than ever before I’ve searched for a better interpretation for it, but there is none” She lifted her head, leveled her eyes to her daughter “’Tis you who o”

Both Duncan and Fin ca Myra isn’t an option”

“She would be put directly in harm’s way,”