ere. He cared not if he was apprehended after. Even with no weapon, he would have been able to take him on with ease. He still had his abilit

n to leave, a clear indicator that he trusted the men befor

ueeze, motioning at him to bow as he enclosed his right hand over his left that was curled i

met. Declan did not bow; he did not care if it branded him i

rm, trying to pull him into a bow, but Declan did not even move an inch. His stre

ung man who did not even show him respect. Memories of long ago flashed

fine," Declan said, his voice so cold it could c

.. Declan..."

t was clear Declan's dislike and contempt for the king were ba

to view. Both Aren and Declan exchanged looks, wondering what exactly was

ted scrawl of the general. His eyes widened as his heart raced. No..

He asked. Declan did not sp

the contents of the mes

ed, clasping his hands behind hi

e table as he scanned it. His eyes widened in sho

ee men exchanged looks. For once since they had been in t

m was in dire danger, and they had

My K

sses, but I am not writing for pleasantries today. It is with a heavy heart that I am forced to r

of foreboding that has consumed me over the slight change in the beasts and monsters that roam the la

d I fear he lay dormant, regaining his strength over the years. But without a doubt, he is back and the threat of

tacked passed a message before he d

the border, but now that he has sought to pass a message to us, I

s of the forgotten lands, they will be able to i

ste time and must prepare the kingdom for war. I plead that unlike last time under our previous sovereign, ma

stock, one that has left all the doctors and herbalists confused at their sudden death and the rate of decomposition of t

ner. I have failed you as your brother in arms and your genera

her, he will make this country proud, with Aren of House Silver Mountain to be the second in command. Keep both by yo

ga

lian of H

out of his mind. 'Like his father, he will make this country proud'. What had Elian meant by that? He never eve

rst to break th

t a myth?" He asked, con

ted them and believed they could lead this threat, but it was a lot to take in for the king. His stomach was knotted, th

capital already?" Declan asked in his

. Elian had called in more of their soldiers and knights, and they were constantly on watch, no matter how peaceful the k

nswer was simple; no. No matter how much he hated the royals and the fake materialistic beauty of Ehlesaar, he was not going to be

for him to possess, but it was the way he made it into our ranks. We did not even know who could be foe and who was not, scared of even our brothers. What human would not fear on a battlefield? With that increased fear, he would overcome and consume them. It was a dark time. I did not meet h

die like a coward?" Declan asked, looking

y and watch your family die," he said coldly. The pain was consuming him; he had had three brothers and had lost the

oor," Declan hissed, his eyes flashing with barely hidden anger. "I know the pain. I was barely five when my family was slaughtered before my e

ant disrespect, but neither man bothered with him as the king

been miles from his hometown. It was for his sake that Evaan had hidden the truth of his family from

fear people wrongly had towards the House of Storm, he had sent him to Elian's care. To protect the boy and give

ht. When you were found, you were miles fro

that a shame?" A thick tension rose between the two me

need to plan, to make sure we can protect our home, put aside our di

y his side, but he knew it was his irritatingly bright and positive personality t

why his family were treated the way they had been, why they had been so ruthlessly sacrificed. Not right n

what's at hand," he said, looking at the empty fir

nd the dark lord were connected? If so, he needed to learn everything. Surely the pa

in defeat, taking his seat. "Let's start with you both informing m

te the king as he began explaining the odd happenings at the bo

gile, and with the fear of war, it would be even more so. Terania's wedding needed to be moved even closer as she needed to bear the kingdom's heirs. As for the r

may need to take the place as queen in order of birth. If that happened, the spouses needed to b