Wisdom of the Centaurs' Reason by L.R.W. Lee

Author:L.R.W. Lee [Lee, L.R.W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Children's eBooks, Action & Adventure, Fairy Tales; Folk Tales & Myths, Dragons, Interactive Adventures, Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Literature & Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Myths & Legends, Norse, Fantasy & Supernatural, Mystery, Thrillers, Maraya21
ISBN: 9781539653387
Publisher: Woodgate Publishing
Published: 2016-11-22T22:00:00+00:00

Despite the fog, sun peeked through the shutters to chide Andy for sleeping late the next morning. He rolled over and found Father asleep in a fetal position next to him.

Andy’s stretch woke him, and he rubbed his eyes and yawned. “All that emotion sacked both of us.”

Andy grinned.

As they crawled off the extra tall bed, Father said, “Thank you for telling me everything. I don’t know which is harder, to experience that pain myself or to be helpless to spare you from it.”

Andy nodded. “I’m just glad you’re back. I missed you.”

Father patted Andy’s cheek. “And I missed you. You’ve no idea.” A pained expression flitted across Father’s face, but he tamped it down.

Andy leaned in and hugged him. “I can’t imagine what you endured.”

When Father returned the hug, Andy melted into its intensity. It calmed and strengthened him, and released some of the pent up strain he’d harbored for months.

“We probably better get going,” Father suggested at last. “Before folks start wondering if I was just a figment of their imagination.”

They washed up, changed, and met in the corridor outside their rooms. Even though blemishes marred Father’s face and arms, seeing him in a clean black T-shirt and jeans made Andy feel lighter than he had in months. The feeling seemed infectious.

The hall erupted in unbridled celebration despite their late arrival at breakfast. Applause, whistling, jumping, and hopping—it all poured out. Hearing the bedlam, a host of servants hastily joined in.

“The King’s returned!”

“Prince Andrew rescued him!”

Andy drank it all in like a parched traveler arriving at a desert oasis. Amid all the excitement, one exclamation made his spirit soar: “Things are getting better!” He located the curly blonde girl who said it. She clapped and bounced next to a friend.

“They understand,” MiniMe encouraged. “You gave them the hope they desperately needed.”

“Welcome back, Majesty!” Razen interrupted after several minutes. He beamed as he bowed low.

What’s up with him? I haven’t seen him this happy in forever. Is he just putting on an act? Andy scratched his head.

“Thank you all. And thank you, Razen! I am thrilled to be back. As you can see, I didn’t escape my ordeal unscathed.”

Growls emanated throughout the crowd.

“But Prince Andrew and several of our bravest soldiers—”

“Don’t forget Alden and Hannah!” Andy interjected.

“Of course. And Alden and Hannah.” The King grinned. “—successfully breached Abaddon’s defenses.”

Hoots and whistles rang out, and the rescue party was pushed forward to stand beside Andy. He exchanged fist bumps with Alden and Hannah, causing puzzled expressions among the soldiers.

“They also coordinated with our dragon and griffin allies to defeat our enemy and his dark mage.”

Murmurs erupted, and the King held up his hands. “Don’t be afraid of these beings. Queen Emmalee and others have forged alliances with them and many others who will help us in our quest to defeat Abaddon once and for all.”

Several servants covered their gaping mouths.

“Andy told me how he restored Oomaldee’s heart.”

There were hoots and a chant of “An-drew. An-drew. An-drew.” Father and Andy laughed.

“We

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