Allegiance

-Karen-

The three of us walked out of the tent where all the Mages were waiting for us. I could hear Alexander start squealing as we walked over to Joanne and Bart. He was squirming in Joanne’s arms reaching out his tiny hands for us. Conor took my bowl while I picked up Alexander. As soon as he was in my arms I felt a happy peace descend over me. My sweet baby. You are what we fight for. I’ll always fight to protect you.

Aaron jumped on the log holding a sword in the air. Where did he get that sword? Conor and I immediately looked up at him anxiously while he smirked down at us. “Listen up Mages-” I felt the atmosphere change in a second from bubbly to tense and it was making me apprehensive. “As the most powerful Advanced Mage and the Mighty Mage Lord’s favorite Uncle-”

“No Aaron! We talked about this. We agreed that I was his favorite-” Arthur snapped as he climbed up on the log in front of him.

“I only said that so you would agree with my plan!” Aaron replied rolling his eyes. C