Eiji Letter To Ash Novels & Stories

Asher Scooting closer, I gripped the steering wheel. My eyes fixed on the path ahead as the Jeep bumped over the uneven trail. The forest seemed alive this morning, with light filtering through the dense trees and casting shadows that danced on the ground. Eddie sat beside me with his arms folded tightly and his face twisted in an irritating mix of disapproval and smugness. “So, what exactly are you going to tell them, Your Majesty?” he asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Why didn’t you show up to lead the charge? The warriors must be asking questions by now.”

“Your Highness… wouldn’t it be wise to tell us what the letter contained before we discuss anything further?” “Yes… Your Highness, we can’t help if we don’t know what we’re dealing with,” another added. Rian sipped his wine, letting their voices rise, letting them bicker and argue foolishly. Stupid old men. Rian cleared his throat. “That letter… it’s from Asher. Surely, you’ve all heard of him.” One minister blinked. “Asher…?” Rian’s gaze swept over him, ice-cold. “You weren’t sleeping when I said the name.”