AFTERMATH (Descendants Saga) by Somers James

Author:Somers, James [Somers, James]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Grace Publishing
Published: 2013-09-16T16:00:00+00:00

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“How is your son,” Brody asked.

Brian Shade stood by a window in Brody’s study in Highmore Castle, looking out over the town recently built by the Descendant refugees in Ireland. The sun beamed through the plate glass, filling the room with ample light. The sounds of children playing in the streets beyond the meager castle wall could easily be discerned. Only he and Brody were in the room.

He sighed heavily. “Liam will be fine, I think,” Brian said. “That is, if he can keep his pride in check. He’s prone to foolish boasting.”

Brody stood across the room with his hands in the pockets of his trousers. He wore a matching brown vest buttoned over a cream colored dress shirt and brown leather shoes. “He’s just a boy,” he offered. “They often do foolish things.”

Brian Shade turned to him, meeting his eye. “Kings are also known for foolish pride,” he said. “I fear I’ve been a good example of that since you and your people came to us.”

Brody did not immediately reply. Instead, he stood still, waiting. It had been a week since Donatus’s death at the hands of Black. If Shade had something to get off of his chest, then Brody wanted to hear it.

“Donatus wished for us to have peace between us, Brody,” Brian said. “Now, I think that we must have peace.”

“In order to go to war?”

“Not only for that,” Brian replied. “Although, certainly, the news coming out of London suggests that Black is making good on his threats.”

“If I know anything about him, he’s had Gladstone in his pocket for some time,” Brody said. “Sophia and I suspected this when we came to our home in Highgate only to find Gladstone’s soldiers waiting for us. Our property in Britain was taken, our homes seized, our funds stolen outright.”

“An injustice I really didn’t understand when we first met,” Brian said. “It was Black in disguise who counseled me to move against you and your people. Unfortunately, I was foolish enough to listen to him. I do apologize for my actions.”

“I appreciate your candor, Your Majesty,” Brody replied. “I have apologies of my own to make, as well. I reacted harshly when I should have been more patient.”

Brian Shade crossed the study floor, offering his hand. “Let’s forgive one another today,” he said. “A threat to all of Ireland looms on the horizon now. We should work together, from here on, to protect all of our people. Clearly Black means to see us all dead, if he can.”

Brody nodded, taking Shade’s hand. “I agree, Your Majesty,” he said, smiling.

“Please, call me Brian. There’s no need for formality. You are a king also, no matter what happened to your kingdom on the spiritual plane. We’ll finish what Donatus started between our people. From today forward, you and yours are welcome within Rockunder.”

“I thank you,” Brody replied, releasing the Shade King’s hand. “From what little I’ve seen already, it truly is glorious.”

“Unfortunately, it will have to become our fortress in the days ahead.

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