LOGINThe entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
A couple of days went by, and I didn't see Ethan at all. That wasn't unpleasant to me because I had my baby with me, and Vicky came and visited frequently. Still, when I was alone in the tent, and the baby was sleeping… my mind wandered.I thought about how Ethan had reacted when I'd pressed that kn
"Um…thank you," I responded flatly. However, I had to admit it was very pretty. Did he make it for me? I just could not picture Ethan going to the field and picking wild flowers one by one…Seeing I had no more comments, he spoke again. "I know today is also your coronation." 'Yes, I am aware, and
**Ethan's POVA stillness fell over the throne room as I walked in. King James looked exhausted, with dark bags under his eyes, and Talon looked distressed. His teeth were gritted together, and I felt like he wanted to tell me something.But I had left Rosalie and my baby to travel a great distance
"Wise woman Seraphine! You're back!" someone in the crowd exclaimed."Ladies and gentlemen, if you still have any doubts, I'm sure Seraphine would be more than happy to answer them," the general replied with a smile as he gestured to the woman."Thank you, Lee. It's been a while." Seraphine gave him







