Summary

Chapters 7 & 8

Everything about Finbar Burke is striking, from his sharp cheekbones to his bold green eyes. He wears a long, leather coat that skims his knees, and has a “sweep” of black hair. Everyone in the pub regards Fin, but Iona notices that many greet him with caution rather than warmth. Only Connor greets him affectionately, with a huge hug and a hearty “Welcome back.” As soon as he sits down, Fin introduces himself to Iona and inquires about Alastar. He seems very interested by the fact that Iona handled the horse with great ease, and that Alastar was a complete beast for anyone else who interacted with him. When Iona questions why Fin would buy such a magnificent horse – one clearly not meant to cart tourists around on local tours – he replies mysteriously, “He’s meant for other things … Needed for other things...