Hadrian Legacy Novels & Stories

He raised his hands up to express his frustration before he quickly turned around to leave, my face still frozen with that shocked expression as I could only stare after him, words evading me. What...the fuck just happened... "Wait, Nate-" My father tried to stop him as he rose up, barely managing to utter those words when he suddenly whipped back around, staring him down with a scowl on his face, "Don't worry, Lysander, you'll have your stupid wedding. And that stupid ritual. I'm not THAT dumb. I will not jeopardise the lives of my people, just because I'm feeling like a fucking coward," Wait, was that a jab at me?

His words spilled out, raw and heavy. Brian stepped closer, placing a steady hand on Andriel’s shoulder. “Just think about yourself for once, Andriel. You’ve lived your whole life for that legacy, for that promise. It’s time you lived for your own happiness. Whatever you decide, I’ve got your back.” Andriel’s eyes softened with gratitude, and he pulled his brother into a tight hug. As they stepped apart, a question lingered in Andriel’s heart: when it came down to love or legacy, which would he hold on to?