gnovel Chapter 22 - 22 Ashes for the Cross
Chapter 22 - 22 Ashes for the Cross
22: Ashes for the Cross 22: Ashes for the Cross The Isle of Man, located between Ireland, Alba, and England was a relatively overlooked area of the world.
Despite being situated between three major trading routes.
It was, for the most part, remote, secluded, and deeply traditional.
It was because of this that the island became a prime target for Cnut and his
Have you seen that woman?
And her unsightly appearance!
She’s clearly been touched by the supernatural!
It’s why she’s here!
She’s the last of a tainted bloodline!
She’s to become one of us, so that she doesn’t spread her legs and breed more devilspawn!” “No!
Róisín is to stay in her quarters unless given expressed permission by the mother superior otherwise!
Your job isn’t to be her friend!
It’s to educate her!
And I won’t hear anything more about this nonsense!” There was a brief retort, and then silence.
Only the sound of footsteps as the two women moved beyond Róisín’s quarters.
Allowing the young maiden a sigh of relief, as she continued with her prayers.