Hunting Season (A Royal Hunt Trilogy)
“I can work on any kind of manual labor.”
The man looked at him from head to toe, assessing his form. He then nodded. “You’re in luck. The blacksmith has been looking for a replacement for his striker.” He turned away from them and waved at the guard atop the tower. “Come,” he beckoned them. “I will have you settled inside.”
“Thank you,” Archibald said. “This is a huge help.”
“We can’t thank you enough,” Selene added.
The man sent out a humorless laugh, like an obligatory ha-ha. “Oh, and one thing,” he turned back on them. “Don’t mind the rumors flying around. The people are just bored out of their mind.”