The Ranger (Highland Guard #3)(123)

“To honor the occasion, Erik decided to add a band around his arm like a torque,” Elyne said. “It looks like a spider web. Because he’s a seafarer, he incorporated a birlinn.” She smiled. “Once the other men saw it, they all decided to get one.” She laughed, rolling her eyes as if to say, Men.

“Come.” Christina grabbed her hand and dragged her back through the trees. “It’s begun.”

Together, the three women watched from the shadows as Arthur kneeled before the king, taking his rightful place among his fellow guardsmen—and friends.

Steadfast, the sword the king gave him said. Anna couldn’t agree more.