He has had enough of veiled words

He has had enough of veiled words, is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The section it comes from is shown below. The story is a sequel to River Witch and a dual timeline.

Aaron is reluctant to push his horse in the heat. This duty he has imposed on himself has waited a decade. A few hours further delay count for nothing, except now he is on his way he wishes to be done, finished. Whatever the outcome.

He has covered the few miles from home to return t...