A War For Truth: Legacy of Light Book 2 by Michelle Bryan & M Lynn

Author:Michelle Bryan & M Lynn [Bryan, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 14

His people. Trystan had always been the kingdom’s prince. The day he’d been named Toha had changed his world. His father’s words came back to him now, and he closed his eyes.

You are to be the kingdom’s shield against the darkness. Their hope.

He’d barely had time to perform the function of Toha and now he was king.

So, yes, they were his people before, but now it was… more. He held their oaths in the palm of his hand. Their lives sat on the edge of his blade.

And he was ready.

Not in the sense that he knew what he was doing, because he didn’t. But he would learn. He’d grow. He wanted to lead them. Needed to create their path.

He ran a shaky hand through his hair as he stood on the long balcony surrounded by redbrick pillars. What would his father say of him now? Would he be proud? Would Davion?

His eyes drifted out over the land beyond the estate walls where the people of Dreach-Sciene prepared to take back the throne. Pride bloomed in his gut. They’d come from the towns and the villages. There were nobles who’d abandoned their estates to join in with the common folk.

Even before they’d known Trystan still lived, they’d recognized Drake as the enemy he was. There was more bravery, more strength in his kingdom than he’d ever imagined and it gave him hope. When the time came, Dreach-Sciene would rise against Calis Bearne. They’d fight for their homes and their king. Maybe they’d even win.

If he managed to re-unite the Tri-Gard and reclaim their magic.

He turned from the railing. Taking his throne back from his uncle was necessary, but every day they remained here was another day their mission went unfulfilled. The truth of the matter was Ramsey Kane’s recovery seemed as impossible a task as ever.

“Your Majesty,” Lord Coille said as he joined him.

“My Lord.” Trystan nodded.

A large hand landed on his shoulder. “Your father was my greatest friend, let’s dispense with formalities, shall we?”

Trystan smiled. “Of course, Adrian.” It should have felt strange but instead, there was comfort in the familiarity. Trystan had allies.

Adrian looked out across the sea of tents. “Your father would have loved to see this.” He shook his head. “The people rose for us the last time we went to war and we were nearly destroyed. He once told me he wasn’t sure if they’d come for us again.”

Trystan thought for a moment. “He always underestimated how much they loved him.”

“No truer words have ever been said.” Sadness crept over Adrian’s face. “He was a good man.”

“The best.” Trystan breathed out slowly and then turned to face the lord. “What happened? Why is he gone? How did someone…”

Adrian averted his eyes and rubbed his chin. “Your father was arrogant. In the best possible way. He thought that because he could wield a sword better than any other, he didn’t need constant protection. Before magic was taken, there was no man in Dreach-Sciene with more power than Marcus Renauld.

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