It took Devin and Byron 2 days to get to Scotland's border. Devin had done everything Byron said and hadn't given him any trouble. He snatched them some clothing to help tem blend in with the locals and told Devin not to speak to anyone. They rode deeper into Scotland once in a while stopping to ask a passing merchant questions. Many freely passed on information for a few pence. After one such encounter Byron came riding back over to Devin. "I've found out where he's at." He said excited. "Where?" Devin asked. "He has been taken to the Chieftain of the Clan McLeod. WE are a days ride from there." He said. Devin was so happy she threw her arms around Byron's neck and hugged him. "Oh thank you for finding him." She said. Byron patted her back. "We haven't got him yet, don't get too excited." He said. "We will get him back." She said with confidence. "Remember this could be very dangerous. You must do exactly what I say." He said lifting her chin to look in her eyes. "I will Byron." She said. She was just happy they knew where he was.
Marcus was not happy. Except for the girl who brought his meals no one had been back to ask him questions or to talk to him. Why the hell didn't they question him and get it over with. He had been treated well. He just couldn't figure out what they wanted with him. Just then the door opened. It was Fergus McLeod. "Lad will ye speak with me now?" he asked. Marcus looked at him. Maybe he needed to listen to this man see what he had to say. Damn he looked so familiar. Marcus gestured for him to set down. "Lad here me out. Everything you know about your life has been a lie." Fergus said. "How do you mean." Marcus asked. "What do you know about your mother?" Fergus asked. "Not much, just her name Mary McBride, she was Scottish." Marcus said. "Aye that she was and a more beautiful girl you would never have seen." Fergus said. He had a faraway look in his eye. "Are you a relative of hers?" Marcus asked. "No, I was the man she was ta wed until that bastard father of hers gave her Jonathan Calloway. He had titles and money which set well with her father. My poor Mary forced to wed that English bastard." Fergus said sadly. Marcus thought he should defend his father but hell he was a bastard. "Why did you kidnap me?" Marcus asked. "Because Lad I know something that no one else save me and Mary knew." Fergus said. "What?" said Marcus. "Mary was pregnant with my child when she wed Calloway." Fergus said. It took a moment for what Fergus said to sink in. He looked the man in the eye. He now knew why the man looked so familiar. He was looking at himself. He looked like this man. Marcus realized his whole life was a sham. He didn't have the right to the title he held. He wasn't even English. "Lad the door will be left unlocked. I know ye need some time to think on this. I'll be here when you're ready to talk." Fergus said. Marcus nodded. He had to sort this all in his mind.
It was dark when they came upon the walls of the Chieftains castle. "Devin you wait here till I get back. I'm going to sneak in and try to find Marcus." Byron said. "Okay." She whispered. She leaned back in the shadows and waited. Devin started to get nervous after an hour. Where was Byron and what was taking so long. She paced back and forth. Byron told her to wait but what if something happened to him. She decided she couldn't stand out here and wait for ever. She climbed a low wall and dropped to the other side. She went around the castle till she found a door. She opened it and peeked inside. It was dark but she didn't see anyone about. She slipped inside and closed the door behind her. She walked a few feet before she felt a hand cover her mouth and drag her away. She tried to get away but it was no use. She only hoped Byron had not been captured.
Fergus and Douglas were sitting in his study discussing Marcus's reaction to the news. Just then one of his men walked in. Chieftain, we have an Englishman that tried to enter the castle." He said. Fergus frowned what was this all about. "Take him downstairs and guard him. I will question him later." Fergus said. "Sir there was also a lass that appears to have been with him. We caught her in the castle also." He said. Fergus raised his brows. "Bring her here." He ordered. "Yes sir." The guard said and left. "What do ye think this is about?" Douglas asked. Fergus shrugged. "We shall soon see." He said.