Galerir Saga 1 - The Prince of Galerir by Anna Lee

Author:Anna Lee [Lee, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

After bidding Brine a good night, Griffin headed upstairs to the small room that was supposed to be his chambers for the night. He laid out things for the morning, tucked a dagger in his boot, strapped on his sword, and grabbed a book from his bag before returning for his watch. He positioned himself between Tomas and Franklin’s doors, and he could see Liora’s across the way as well. He wanted to see her and Sera, but he presumed they were likely already sleeping and did not want to disturb them. He hoped Tomas was resting as well.

Crouching down on his knees, he leaned back against the cold stone wall and opened the worn and faded book. It was a history of ancient kings and their dragons. It had been in Franklin’s solar, and he had given it to him to read. He was eager to read it and knew it would help the next few hours pass quickly.

He turned the page and began reading, losing himself in the history. He had read a good portion when he heard footsteps approaching. He closed the book and stood to attention, relaxing when he saw it was only Gerald.

“The time passed quicker than I realized,” Griffin admitted as Gerald reached him.

“A good book will do that.” Gerald held out his

pocket knife and a piece of wood. He carved

stunning figures in wood. “I thought I would

whittle it away myself.”

“The morning will be here before we know it.”

Griffin yawned then stretched his arms. He knew it

was going to be impossible to sneak past Gerald,

but he still wanted to keep his promise to Tomas.

Perhaps he could think of something.

“You should get some rest,” Gerald instructed,

his eyes kind. “You must be knackered.”

“I am,” Griffin admitted. “Good-night, I will see

you on the morrow.” He turned to leave.

“Where are you going?” Gerald asked in a near

whisper.

“To my chambers,” Griffin answered, though he

was confused.

“I thought...” Gerald pointed to Tomas’s door

then stepped forward so they could continue the

hushed conversation. “Tomas is weighed down

heavily right now with all the lies and secrets. You

should be with him.”

Gaping Griffin could not help but stare at

Gerald in shock. “I — um…you know?”

Seeming to bite back a laugh, Gerald looked at

him amusedly. “I have guarded Tomas since he

was in nursery. He is the son I never had, and I

love him like one, as I do you. I know you both

better than you think. I am surprised actually that it

took you so long to be together.”

Swallowing the lump in his throat and feeling

nervous, Griffin asked, “You are all right with

that?”

A heavy, yet gentle hand landed on his shoulder.

“Yes, for reasons I cannot say. I will admit, it first

made me uncomfortable. Now Lord Roland is my

lord and friend. He taught me acceptance over the

years. I was ignorant before then, and I regret some

mistakes in my past, but I will not repeat them. “Now, I am sure you and Tomas want to be

together and I fully support you. Plus it gives this

hardened and lonely heart of

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