Natalia looked around the bar from her perch on the second floor. The bar, named Lava, wasn’t too large. There was room for about three hundred people in the two-level establishment. There were tables along the walls, but not many. There were more upstairs, along with couches to promote a more relaxed atmosphere. The size… Continue reading The Grey House Chapter One
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Chapter Five: part two
Eloran stared into the small dining room at his brothers. He was the last to arrive. Seth had taken the head seat. As heir to the throne, it was his right and privilege to sit at the head of the table if King Falk was not in attendance. To his right sat the Earl of… Continue reading Chapter Five: part two
Chapter Five: part one
Prince Eloran stood gazing over the guests, trying not to fidget. He didn’t want to be here, not without Anan. If she were here, he could talk to her. At the moment, there were five women nearby, all giggling and trying to get his attention. In the past, he would have walked over, looked at… Continue reading Chapter Five: part one
Chapter 4 part 3
Eloran found his father in his private room, about to have dinner. The King invited his son to join him. Father and son spoke of small things as they ate. Once dessert was served Eloran asked about Anan. “I would like permission to invite Anan to the ball.” The King gave a small laugh. “I… Continue reading Chapter 4 part 3
Chapter Four, part two
“Do you have siblings?” They lay in bed as the sun came up, speaking softly. Anan woke from her light doze to answer his question. “Yes, a lot of them. My father has three wives, two of which are still alive. I am the youngest of nine girls.” He made a surprised noise. “Nine?” She… Continue reading Chapter Four, part two
Chapter Four: part one
A loud knock woke her and Anan quickly realized the knocking was coming from the Finaran side. She bolted out of bed when she remembered she never removed the spell that told others to wait. Anan saw the Prince was still asleep and pulled on her robe. She hurried to the door. Only those with… Continue reading Chapter Four: part one
Chapter Three: part three
It did not take long to locate a snare with a rabbit in it, but when she returned to the blanket, Eloran was asleep. She stared at him for a moment, then approached him. She laid the rabbit to the side, sat next to him, and placed her hand on his knee. He woke almost… Continue reading Chapter Three: part three
Chapter Two: part four
Three days later, Eloran went before the King. “I would like to travel, if I may.” “Where would you like to go?” “Gateway.” The King looked to Klaes, then back to his son. “Why?” Eloran wanted to make something up, had been trying to come up with a plausible lie for the past three days… Continue reading Chapter Two: part four
Chapter Two: part three
“Hello, mother.” Queen Camilla turned and smiled to her son. With her long white hair and green eyes, she looked almost nothing like her child. She held out her arms and embraced him. “I was so worried about you.” “I’m sorry.” He let go and sat beside her on the bench. He found his mother… Continue reading Chapter Two: part three
Chapter Two: part two
Eloran knelt before the King, his head bowed. “I am sorry, your highness. This will not happen again.” “I was terrified Eloran. Your mother was, too. Why did you do this? Did you really think to find out anything about the Taren bandits?” He kept looking at the ground. The King, Eloran and Klaes were… Continue reading Chapter Two: part two
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