Kristin McTiernan

Coming from where we do, it__ a rough adjustment__iving here._ He put a hesitant hand on her shoulder, his calluses scratching against the fabric of her dress. __t__ true what they say about life in the dark ages, you know: nasty, brutish, and short. You and I once took it for granted we would die as old people in our beds, but we have no such assurance now. I__l help you how I can, Isabella; but I can__ guarantee that either of us will live even to see tomorrow. Life is worth fighting for, young lady. But don__ feel it is something you__e owed.