Carrick had been out for a ride around the estate, checking the borders of his property. The huge black guard dog Anubis had accompanied him, loping alongside the Vampire's horse. As they re-entered the yard on the way to the stables that lay between the house and the slave quarters, Carrick put a light pressure on the reins. Marron slowed from his trot and came to a stop near Kaegan.
The vampire looked down, his pale gaze sweeping over Kaegan's dishevelled state.
"My daughter mentioned she'd let you go on a hunting trip. She'll be glad to see you're back." He glanced at the big black guard dog at his side. "A shame for Anubis, though. He's getting hungry."