Safe Harbor

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Three months later….
Edward looked around the tavern and tried to ignore the curious stares and excited whispers. He was about to leave when the barkeep pushed a ledger towards him.
“You can add your request if you don’t see the mercenary you’re looking for.”
“Thank you, but I was just looking for someone…”
“Hasn’t been in here [...]

“Edward, do I need to explain to you how it looks for the crown prince of England to be carrying a mercenary back to the castle in his arms?”
The Black Prince avoided his father’s piercing glare. “No father…”
“I thought Chandos was a good advisor and had a firm grasp on the concept [...]