All Chapters of The Darke King- The Broken Immortals Book One: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Did you actually believe that there was any secret that I wouldn't know about? I can see through your mind young witch." The Emperor had found out about Daniel's treachery and was about to make him pay. He suspected Daniel was conflicted about his orders, so he had him followed. When it was reported back to the Emperor that Daniel had taken his mother to a secret location, he sent men to abduct her as Daniel was sent on another mission. 

"This is a bastard sword. It's long enough to keep your enemy at distance and short enough to be worked with ease in battle. This blade is to be your shadow now. It is part of you like your arm or your leg." Presenting the newly forged steel to Daniel, Agamori unsheathed the sword and showed him the spell inscribed on the broad side. "This is elven steel. There is no better metal for a sword, I assure you. It is blessed with the spell of glory and through this enchantment, you will conquer all that stand against you. Father does not give a gift like this haphazardly, Daniel, this is a rare gift and I hope that you appreciate what

"Just ahead through the clearing." The quick hoof steps against the forest floor beat out a rhythm like a drummer going to war as Nicholas and his sons closed in on the gentle king's lands.

"I thought they were going to kill you. I don't think I've ever been so scared of anything." As Nicholas rode off, Daniel turned his forehead back to Rosemary's leg and balled her hand up in his against his lips. Unwrapping her finger from his big hand, Rosemary pointed it into his chin, and he glanced up at her finally. "I'm fine thanks to you Daniel. That was amazing. I had no idea you could do those things." 

“No! Please don’t!” Daniel leaped from his bed before his eyes were even opened and he couldn’t remember how he got to Rosemary’s side when he reached her. Everything was a terrifying blur of panicked screams and rage and his heart pounding in his ears as he threw his arms around her and pulled Rosemary close to him in the dark corner of her room she was huddled into.“Just a dream, nothing more. Just a dream.” Her sweaty back was wet under his fingers as Daniel crossed his arms then slid his hand to the back of her head and cradled Rosemary against his shoulder.