A/N: Sherry rocks.
Get well soon Tiff x x
Chapter 50
"I still don't like this," Jasper said, grabbing Isabella's arm, as she came out of her bed chamber after finishing getting dressed.
Isabella turned to face him and sighed. "Neither do I. I would be lying if I said I wasn't terrified, but the thought of Edward being in trouble and needing our help terrifies me more. I couldn't bare it if anything were to happen to him. Please, we need to do this."
"And whit happens if Edward isn't even with the English when Garrett hands ye over, that is if he dis plan tae hand ye over and no kill ye."
If Isabella was honest, she hadn't thought about that possibility.
"And whit if the English out number us and we don't have enough men tae rescue ye? Did ye think o that either, or whit if the castle is attacked while we are gone and are numbers are too few tae defend it?"
Isabella shook her head as she forced back tears of frustration. This wasn't what she wanted to hear. She wanted to help her husband, but she didn't want to get anyone else hurt in the process. "And what is it you suggest?"
"I suggest ye stay in yer room while I go and talk to Garrett and get some answers."
Isabella shook her head. "I want to come with you. I want to know what he has to say."
Jasper sighed. "It's no the sorta hing a lady should see." But his reply came too late. His mistress was already marching across the great hall, headed towards the stairs. He shook his head and muttered under his breath. The woman was far too stubborn and strong-willed. If this was what all women were like, then he doubted he would ever marry.
He ordered the two soldiers from Isabella's door to follow them, he had a feeling he might need them. He had them wait outside in the corridor, while he and Isabella entered the kitchen.
Garrett smiled when he saw Isabella walk into the room. The smile unnerved Isabella. She had to admit that there was something very off about the man. "Are ye ready mistress?" he asked, in-between munching on an apple.
Isabella shook her head. "There has been a change of plan. After listening to the counsel of my husband's captain, I will be remaining here. I think it would be unwise of me to leave the castle walls at this time."
"Ah, I see, and whit about yer husband's orders?" Garrett asked, glancing between Isabella and Jasper.
"If my husband wants me to leave these walls, then I am afraid that he is going to have to come and tell me himself."
Garrett nodded, taking a calculated step backward.
"Jasper has a few questions. I would appreciate it if you could take the time to answer them. Any information you give us will aid my husband."
Jasper signalled for the guards to come forward and Garrett let out a curse, grabbing an unsuspecting kitchen maid, and putting a knife to her throat.