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Chapter Ten
When Rhiannon dropped into the black pool of unconsciousness, her body reacted automatically to satisfy its needs. Relieved of the panic of her conscious mind, she began to breathe more easily. By the time Madog spotted the fallen tree, she was conscious. Fortunately, the first thing of which she became aware, after her realization that she was not smothering, was the jolting discomfort of being carried. Full memory of what had happened and that she was tied hand and foot followed. Rhiannon realized she was being abducted.
As far as Rhiannon knew, she had not an enemy in the world; the only reason she could grasp at was that she might have been taken for ransom. Her father was fond of her, and her mother loved her dearly. Either one would pay ransom for her. However, if she had been abducted for ransom, Rhiannon knew she would not be harmed.
Soon after this hopeful idea took hold of her, Rhiannon felt herself set down on the ground. She

 
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