THE GRIFFON EYED HIM DISAPPROVINGLY then turned and sauntered off. Ignatius waited a moment before turning to Catherine who watched the griffon in amusement.

'All okay?'

She glanced up, eyes bright with a hint of laughter. 'Indeed.'

He motioned for her to continue and seizing the torch he'd dropped over the ledge before climbing down, he followed.

Darkness didn't bother him; after so many years working in all manner of places the caves weren't that ...