Bolstered by Gannon’s escort, Keeley walked into the hall but was careful not to look at either Rionna or her father. Gannon led her to a seat next to Mairin and then took the place on the other side of Keeley.

　　She sent him a grateful smile at the same moment Mairin squeezed her hand under the table.

　　She refused to look at Alaric, who sat several places down between Rionna and Laird McDonald. Instead she focused on Mairin and Christina, who sat across the table next to Cormac.

　　The nervousness was making her ill. Her stomach was in knots. Surely Rionna would have told her father of her presence...