The letterNate and I walked for about thirty minutes before getting to the castle gate.He had been quiet throughout the walk. He had not bothered me with questions that I was sure he was itching to ask.When we got to the place where soldiers had attacked us with shooting arrows, I pointed it out to Nate and he nodded and looked around the place speculatively."We are sorry about that" he said gruffly and I nodded."You don't need to apologise, Nate...we expected that" I said and he nodded.When we got to the castle gate, Nate said "go in, I will watch your back""All right, Nate, thank you" I told him and smiled at him, he blushed and averted his gaze shyly.I giggled and disappeared through the magic portal. That must have left him even more speechless than before, I thought giggling.When I entered into the castle, the guards became alert and rushed to my side "My lady, is everything all right?" one of them asked"I'm fine....where is my father? I need to see him immediately" I s
Tears and joyWhen Hera left with the letters, Maugrim and I had a swell time together.We spent the time catching up with each other. He told me exactly how he had met my mum and how he felt then and feel now about her.He asked me if he could meet her, despite the fact that she was still married."I will be going back home soon, father, I will know then if you could meet her" I told him and he nodded."Does she love your....her husband?" he asked"No, I don't think so...they have always had problems" I told him, and I saw hope spark anew in his eyes. After wards, he asked about my childhood and I found myself unburdening my heart to him.He listened attentively, and looked wistful as I told him about my siblings and the kind of life I had had while growing up.He also told me how he had endured without his first wife and his son and endured the loss of my mother's love.Some hours later, Hera came back and narrated everything that happened at the castle with joy shinning in her face
The partyThe party was already in full swing when Maugrim came arrived at the castle with up to ten of his soldiers, including Nate and his deputy included.Amarog was seated on the head of the long table that had been filled up with different assorted meals while Kasla sat beside him.At the opposite end of the table, a seat was kept for Maugrim as befitting his stature.I was seated with Hera on the left side of Maugrim's chair and Kimi and Lucian had taken the seat next to Maugrim's chair on the right.Theo had made sure he sat next to Kimi, his infatuation with her still intact, while Fyr and Theo took the chairs next to their mother.Before Maugrim arrived, Lucian and Kimi had provided us with laughter, making the mood if the hall boisterous. Lucian has been finding it difficult to bat him away and we have been laughing at him. Kimi had joined in the fun by flirting with Theo, further pushing Lucian to the brink of violence against his brother.Kimi had then taken pity on her bel
Shocking meetingsTy's and I stayed indoors two days after the party, exploring our bodies and just stopping for rest and to eat.The others left us alone to ourselves. Lucian and Kimi didn't even notice us as they were too busy with each other too.Maugrim had gone back to his tent and was preparing to follow us to Texas.We are all following Ty's to his home today, all including Maugrim, Lucian, Kimi, and me.Theo and Fyr wanted to come along but father forbade them to leave their duties to follow us on 'an adventure' . That is what they both called it.As we finished packing, Lucian and Kimi knocked on our door."Ty's, Hera? we are ready" Kimi called."We are coming" I called back and hurried Ty's who was still busy tying his shoelace.We set out, ten minutes later.Father and mother were waiting at the castle gate for us. Mother was weeping, while father was caressing her hair, trying to console her."Oh my babies" mother said, as she saw us, opening her arms wide for us to go into
Forgiveness abound"Maugrim? is that you?" my mother asked, her whole body vibrating with shock."Yes, Nymeria, it's me...long time no see" Maugrim replied, with all the love he had for her shinning in his eyes. "Oh my god" Mother exclaimed and she and Maugrim locked eyes for a long while, it was very obvious that they were still in love.Thane and my other siblings looked on at the spectacle with fascination mixed with horror. Except Akela of course, she had probably seen everything already in her visions.Beowulf, growled, he had a look of hatred in his eyes for Maugrim and I felt like punching him on the face.This man made my mother unhappy countless times and now that she is about to find her happiness, he wants to spoil it."Shut up, Beowulf!" My mother shouted, her eyes blazing with rage at Beowulf. I almost cheered for her."Thane, where are the mountain men? what's happening here?" Beowulf boomed"Tys vanquished them all...in one minute, father... Our enemies from the mountai
Happy endingsThe night before had been a fun filled one for everyone involved.They had had a little get together where everybody had finally unwinded. Even the pack members were not left behind. They all came to pay homage to Tys and stare shyly at his beautiful mate.Maugrim and Nymeria had stayed together throughout, rekindling their love for each other.Beowulf had enjoyed playing host, he had announced that he would be leaving soon to travel all around the world and had joked that who knows he might find love. Everyone had laughed. They all joked that, he would find a woman everywhere he went, jokingly testifying to his randiness.Beowulf and Tys had a long father to son talk which brought about a form of closeness between them and making Tys eventually admitting eagerly to having two fathers which made everyone laugh.The night had ended on a note of happiness for everybody when Tys proposed formally to Hera.All the female pack members swooned with jealousy when Tys knelt down
* APPRECIATION TO MY READERS*Hey lovelies♥️♥️ thank you so much for adding this book to your libraries. I promise you, you won't regret it. I hope you enjoy reading it even more than I enjoyed writing it and please do not forget to follow me and write a comment, it would encourage me to write more and better.Thank you so much, once again. A grave decisionIt was a cool evening, I walked through the bushes at the back of my home, my destination was the lake where I always swam in since I was a child. I always came here when I wanted to be away from my family and alone with my thoughts.I got to the lake, stripped off and jumped in. I swam for an hour and came out, and then sat on a log at the bank of the lake, throwing rocks at the water. Doing this helps me process my thoughts. The swim had done nothing to calm my frayed nerves.I was not in the right state of mind. In fact I was quite angry and very unhappy.Early in the afternoon, I had come back on an errand my father sent me o
A family affairI stood impatiIently waiting at the entrance of the tunnel for my twin brother, Lucian and his lover to finish whatever it is they were doing. I was worried for my twin. I have been watching him for weeks now, and I knew he would soon be in deep shit, what the shit would be, I do not know yet.Lucian has been sneaking out of the castle for a dangerous meeting with the daughter of our father's oldest enemy, Maugrim at her father's castle. While I was not one to discourage a tryst, as I was a believer in dangerous excitements myself, I wouldn't encourage one with the daughter of the feared Maugrim. I have no idea why Lucian would choose to play with his life like this. I fear for him, I could see that he was falling in love with her, and I knew that it could not end well. I would have told my mother if not for the fact that Lucian made me swear on my life that I would not breathe a word of it out to anyone. And what choice do I have? I was the keeper of his secrets,
Happy endingsThe night before had been a fun filled one for everyone involved.They had had a little get together where everybody had finally unwinded. Even the pack members were not left behind. They all came to pay homage to Tys and stare shyly at his beautiful mate.Maugrim and Nymeria had stayed together throughout, rekindling their love for each other.Beowulf had enjoyed playing host, he had announced that he would be leaving soon to travel all around the world and had joked that who knows he might find love. Everyone had laughed. They all joked that, he would find a woman everywhere he went, jokingly testifying to his randiness.Beowulf and Tys had a long father to son talk which brought about a form of closeness between them and making Tys eventually admitting eagerly to having two fathers which made everyone laugh.The night had ended on a note of happiness for everybody when Tys proposed formally to Hera.All the female pack members swooned with jealousy when Tys knelt down
Forgiveness abound"Maugrim? is that you?" my mother asked, her whole body vibrating with shock."Yes, Nymeria, it's me...long time no see" Maugrim replied, with all the love he had for her shinning in his eyes. "Oh my god" Mother exclaimed and she and Maugrim locked eyes for a long while, it was very obvious that they were still in love.Thane and my other siblings looked on at the spectacle with fascination mixed with horror. Except Akela of course, she had probably seen everything already in her visions.Beowulf, growled, he had a look of hatred in his eyes for Maugrim and I felt like punching him on the face.This man made my mother unhappy countless times and now that she is about to find her happiness, he wants to spoil it."Shut up, Beowulf!" My mother shouted, her eyes blazing with rage at Beowulf. I almost cheered for her."Thane, where are the mountain men? what's happening here?" Beowulf boomed"Tys vanquished them all...in one minute, father... Our enemies from the mountai
Shocking meetingsTy's and I stayed indoors two days after the party, exploring our bodies and just stopping for rest and to eat.The others left us alone to ourselves. Lucian and Kimi didn't even notice us as they were too busy with each other too.Maugrim had gone back to his tent and was preparing to follow us to Texas.We are all following Ty's to his home today, all including Maugrim, Lucian, Kimi, and me.Theo and Fyr wanted to come along but father forbade them to leave their duties to follow us on 'an adventure' . That is what they both called it.As we finished packing, Lucian and Kimi knocked on our door."Ty's, Hera? we are ready" Kimi called."We are coming" I called back and hurried Ty's who was still busy tying his shoelace.We set out, ten minutes later.Father and mother were waiting at the castle gate for us. Mother was weeping, while father was caressing her hair, trying to console her."Oh my babies" mother said, as she saw us, opening her arms wide for us to go into
The partyThe party was already in full swing when Maugrim came arrived at the castle with up to ten of his soldiers, including Nate and his deputy included.Amarog was seated on the head of the long table that had been filled up with different assorted meals while Kasla sat beside him.At the opposite end of the table, a seat was kept for Maugrim as befitting his stature.I was seated with Hera on the left side of Maugrim's chair and Kimi and Lucian had taken the seat next to Maugrim's chair on the right.Theo had made sure he sat next to Kimi, his infatuation with her still intact, while Fyr and Theo took the chairs next to their mother.Before Maugrim arrived, Lucian and Kimi had provided us with laughter, making the mood if the hall boisterous. Lucian has been finding it difficult to bat him away and we have been laughing at him. Kimi had joined in the fun by flirting with Theo, further pushing Lucian to the brink of violence against his brother.Kimi had then taken pity on her bel
Tears and joyWhen Hera left with the letters, Maugrim and I had a swell time together.We spent the time catching up with each other. He told me exactly how he had met my mum and how he felt then and feel now about her.He asked me if he could meet her, despite the fact that she was still married."I will be going back home soon, father, I will know then if you could meet her" I told him and he nodded."Does she love your....her husband?" he asked"No, I don't think so...they have always had problems" I told him, and I saw hope spark anew in his eyes. After wards, he asked about my childhood and I found myself unburdening my heart to him.He listened attentively, and looked wistful as I told him about my siblings and the kind of life I had had while growing up.He also told me how he had endured without his first wife and his son and endured the loss of my mother's love.Some hours later, Hera came back and narrated everything that happened at the castle with joy shinning in her face
The letterNate and I walked for about thirty minutes before getting to the castle gate.He had been quiet throughout the walk. He had not bothered me with questions that I was sure he was itching to ask.When we got to the place where soldiers had attacked us with shooting arrows, I pointed it out to Nate and he nodded and looked around the place speculatively."We are sorry about that" he said gruffly and I nodded."You don't need to apologise, Nate...we expected that" I said and he nodded.When we got to the castle gate, Nate said "go in, I will watch your back""All right, Nate, thank you" I told him and smiled at him, he blushed and averted his gaze shyly.I giggled and disappeared through the magic portal. That must have left him even more speechless than before, I thought giggling.When I entered into the castle, the guards became alert and rushed to my side "My lady, is everything all right?" one of them asked"I'm fine....where is my father? I need to see him immediately" I s
Father and sonWhen Maugrim said "I think you should call me father, Tys" Ty's face lit up with happiness.I had never seen him so happy, so carefree.He smiled broadly and looked so boyish that it left me amazed.I was so happy for him, his happiness is my happiness and his joy my joy.""Father" he called, first saying it slowly like a child that was tasting sweet wine for the first time then he said it with more conviction and a little more loudly "Father" Maugrim grinned and never kept his eyes away from his son."You are a fine young man, Tys, your mother brought you up well" he said with light in his eyes."Hope your childhood was a happy one without me?" he asked.Tys smile slipped and his face became sad "Alas, father, it wasn't." he said softly in a contemplative tone."Why wasn't it?" Maugrim asked, concerned."My father...um...my mother's husband, Beowulf didn't really like me. I thought it was because I was different from the others...but now I can see that it was because I
Stars align"yes Maugrim, I'm your son and you are my father" I saidMaugrim looked dumbfounded at first, then he bursted into dry laughter."Amarog must be even more than a clown than I thought he was" he said "what did he think will happen when you tell me this concocted lie?" he bellowed, his laughter subsiding, taken over by rage for being supposedly taken for a fool.I shook my head "It is true, Lord Maugrim...I am your son" I told him firmly.He looked at me for a while trying to see the seriousness of my claim in my eyes.Then he laughed again."Why exactly do you claim to be my son? Is it so that I can relinquish my desire to crush Amarog to pieces?" he asked"No, I do not hold any loyalty to Amarog except to his daughter who is the love of my life...and I am not claiming to be your son, I am your son" I said"All right, tell me exactly how you happen to be so" he enunciated like he was talking to a two year old.I wasn't annoyed with this. I expected this reaction, so I calmly
MaugrimHera and I walked out of the hall and out of the castle's gate.When we stepped out of the castle's gate, we knew we were already vulnerable because Maugrim's men may be at any angle of the grounds of the castle and might attack us easily.I wasn't worried, but I made sure that Hera was walking behind me, so she will be protected."Where do you think they are?" Hera asked, searching around the wide space of icy ground.I shrugged "I'm not sure, but I will bet that he is camped at the east side of this wood, that will provide him the best sight of the castle, he would be able to see everything going on from there" I said, observing that the castle is very open to scrutiny of the supernatural eyes from the east side of the wood. That was where I had first caught sight of it when we entered the woods yesterday.But thankfully, the castle can not be breached easily from the entrance.We walked to the east side of the woods, keeping our eyes out for Maugrim's men that may be patrol