Jamie's desire to see Mistress Evans again grew with each passing day and finally, the opportunity presented itself when Colum Mackenzie gathered the entire castle to address the week's disputes. However, even in such a gathering, Jamie knew couldn't find a way to approach her. Mistress Evans was engrossed in conversation with Geillis Duncan, their heads close together as whispers filled the air. The sight of them together sparked a flicker of jealousy within Jamie, though he quickly dismissed it as irrational. Yet, his wariness of Geillis remained steadfast, knowing well that she was not to be trusted.