Page 77 of Falling for the Knight

With his free hand, Tristan gestured toward the keep. “Mayhap we should continue this discussion inside.”

“That would be wonderful,” Caroline said. “But before we do, I have to know—is Allie here?”

Hannah released his hand and turned to face her sister.

“No.” Her gaze darted from her sister to the remaining riders. “So you haven’t seen her?”

Caroline’s brow creased. “No. But based on what we learned at Leannan Falls not long ago, I think she could be here in this time with us.”

“Wait. You’ve been back to the falls too?”

Caroline nodded. “We just came from there. We met the strangest woman. She said I was one of the ‘women of the water’—one of the three women of the water. Which means Allie could be out there somewhere.”

Hannah turned to him. “Do you think that could be the same woman your men met in Edinburgh?”

“Aye, it could be indeed.” He shifted his gaze to Caroline. “We returned to the falls not long after Hannah arrived. She jumped in, attempting to go back. Then we sent men to search for information about you and Allison.”

The thought of that day still pained him. Sometimes he still awoke from dreams that Hannah had indeed gone back, leaving him forever. But she was always warm in bed beside him.

The Scot spoke then. “That is how we found ye. The woman spoke of men asking about others like Hannah. Saxford men.”

“So you have no idea where she is?” Hannah asked.

“No, but I have a feeling she’s close. The old woman said that we were brought here to meet our soulmates.” She shot a warm glance at the Scot before continuing. “Whether it was fate or destiny or a cursed faerie—” she waved her hand, “—that sounds pretty weird. I didn’t understand most of what that woman was saying, but I think whatever force brought us here knows that we couldn’t truly be happy without each other.”

“So the rumors are true. We heard much the same.” Hannah took a deep breath. “When Tristan’s men returned, I knew you and Allie had come through the falls. But I still can’t believe you’re safe and here with me at Saxford.”

“We shall find your sister.” Tristan would make sure of it.

“Aye,” Callum agreed. Their eyes met, and they both nodded, making a silent accord.

“For now, come inside as guests of Saxford—”

“Yes, come. We have so much to catch up on,” Hannah said. “And a lifetime to do it in.”