Greg Roesberry continues the adventure in YURI Preparing for Battle Book 3. After leaving Gulls Landing, the group reaches the small fishing village of Bar Cove. Rain falls steadily as they ride in. They find rooms at a clean tavern run by Jack and his family. The smell of roast beef and fresh apple pie fills the air. Everyone feels glad to be dry and inside.
Two Armed Men Demand Money From Every Table
Two rough brothers named Kelly and Steph walk in with swords and knives. They order Jack to make his daughter serve them. Then they loudly demand that every customer put their money purses on the tables. The room goes quiet. Jack looks worried for young Tabitha. The robbers speak with ugly confidence.
Starling Stands Up And Gives Them A Clear Choice
Starling rises from her seat. She walks straight toward the two men. Kelly laughs and lunges at her. In one fast motion Starling blocks his sword and ends the fight. Steph tries next using all his skill. Starling counters every strike. Within moments both men lie on the floor. The tavern breaks into cheers. Starling simply says she is sorry if she disturbed their dinner.
A Hidden Plan Forms Across The Street
That night Yuri uses his second sight. He discovers the dead men worked for a local outlaw leader named Stark. Stark feels angry that a girl defeated his fighters. He plans to kidnap Tabitha to draw out the weapon master and steal their gold. Yuri tells Starling and Johnny what he heard. They decide to protect Jack’s family.
Starling Waits In The Dark Room As Bait
They set a trap. Starling lies in Tabitha’s bed with her sword ready. Yuri hides in the closet. Johnny stays with Jack. Four men creep up the stairs and enter the room. Starling springs up. One man falls quickly. The others drop their weapons. Among them is Simeon from a far country forced to serve Stark.
They Track Down The Leader And End The Threat
Starling and Yuri follow one man to Stark’s hiding place. Stark tries to fight with sword and knife. Starling proves faster. After the short duel Stark falls. They recover Simeon’s talisman and free him. The next morning the constable takes the remaining men. Jack and his family feel deep thanks. Tabitha keeps smiling at Johnny who finds himself lost for words.
This part of the book shows how danger can appear suddenly even in a quiet village. Starling’s courage protects innocent people. The friends stay careful with their gifts. The story moves with real tension and small warm moments. Readers who like tales of quiet heroes will want to see what happens next on the journey.