Chapter 11 -- His Lordship of Kenrath ; Part thirteen

At Fellvale Keep Kedemar received the message that Natalya was waiting for him at the way-house outside the Tunnels. Kedemar's heart soared. She was so close. He could see her tonight. He made his way quickly through the very narrow underground passage that ran from the keep nearly all the way to the mouth of the tunnels. Emerged a ways away from the ridge that the way-house was built on. It was dark by this time, night bringing with it wind. Kedemar could see the flames of a brazier dancing up on the floor of the wide ridge. He climbed swiftly, cresting the top and standing straight only to behold-- "What is this?" He growled.

Nat woke suddenly in darkness, head pounding, wrists tied behind her, straw rough against her cheek. Gavin pulled open the door of the way-house-- for that it was-- from the outside and stepped in. "He's coming." He said. Hauled her to her feet and shoved her out the door. Dragged her over into the light of a brazier, and set a blade against her throat.