The Seventh Stone: A Novel in the Alastair Stone Chronicles by R. L. King

Author:R. L. King [King, R. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Magespace Press
Published: 2018-12-09T22:00:00+00:00

Stone drifted back to the dining room, deep in thought, to find Raider perched on the table, purring as Ian scratched his ears. “Well. You’ve certainly made a good impression on him.”

“Better than on them, I think.”

“Oh, I wouldn’t say that.” He sat back down, but the cat remained where he was. “Can’t expect them to be on board right away when I spring something that big on them without warning, but they liked you. You’ll see.”

“Maybe.”

“Trust me—they did. I think you and Verity will get on well. I’m glad you’ll have a chance to chat with her without me around.”

His easy grin widened. “Yeah. I want to hear more about this story of you and Mom and Rocky Horror.”

“Yes, well,” Stone said sourly, “you’ll have to ask Verity about that. You’re not getting it from me.”

Ian gave Raider a final skritch and stood. “Anyway, I should clear out too. Thanks for introducing me to your friends, Dad. It means a lot to me. Makes me feel like you’ve accepted me.”

“Ian—I have accepted you. You’re my son.” He took a breath. “I was—still am, to be truthful—a bit overwhelmed, but I’m also…more pleased than you can imagine. I’ve never been any good at showing that sort of thing. It always feels awkward and insincere, so you’ll have to forgive me if it looks like I’m stumbling about like an idiot. But you’ve got to believe me. I’m glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you.”

“Even if I wash out as a mage?”

Stone gripped his shoulder. “Ian, I don’t give a damn if you’re a fantastic mage, a mediocre one, or no mage at all. It doesn’t matter—I’m happy we found each other regardless.”

Ian gave him an odd, sidelong glance, almost as if he were evaluating not only his words, but any hidden meanings that might be present. “Yeah,” he said at last, in a faraway tone. “Me too.”

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