“How would you figure they would listen?” William asked with a bit of a bite. Doris wanted to roll her eyes at him. He was insufferable whenever he was mad at her—or anyone, for that matter. She wondered how Patrick had stuck around with him for as long as he did.

“Because, we lead them back to Enzo’s camp where Sir Antony is. He will at least make them see reasoning and give you a chance to speak.” Doris explained as if she was talking to a child. It only made him more angry which is exactly what she wanted. She wanted to poke the bear inside him like he...