Great Bear Wilderness maigo

He had not been troubled—at least, not until the beautiful stranger revealed herself to him. A woman of his culture, or so it seemed—at the very least, she spoke his tongue. The man in the black hood had merely smiled as he stepped toward her.

I hadn’t seen you there, Lady...? He paused, clearly expecting her name, while his gaze lingered—studying her without much effort to conceal it.

Truth be told, I got myself lost... It’s a bit embarrassing.
He gave a soft laugh, head bowed, feigning a sheepish air.

You're far from our island, he remarked, almost as a certainty. What brings you here, alone? It’s no place for a lady—far too dangerous, he added, casting a wary glance around them.