All Chapters of Magnolia: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

MAGNOLIA SAT ON THE EDGE OF GEOFFREY’S BED. She felt cold, not from the chilly breeze coming from the open balcony, but from inside of her. She was not sure how long she sat there, hugging herself.  ‘I have let my guard down.’ She was always vigilant when she was traveling with her son. ‘How is it that nothing happened to him all that time, but he gets taken from the middle of the duke’s house?’ Magnolia bit her lip in frustration until it bled. “My poor son,” she whispered as fresh tears raced down her cold cheeks. Suddenly, a screech erupted from the garden. Magnolia was already on her feet, her heart beating in her throat. Her legs moved before her mind registered the action. She ran through the hallways and down the stairs until she reached the gardens.  There were many servants with lanterns scattered around. Her eyes were lost, looking for a hint as to the source of the scream. Her eyes fell on

MAGNOLIA PACED BACK AND FORTH IN HER ROOM. It was clear that Daniel was not planning on helping the barons pass that bill. “This should not be the priority right now.” She slammed her hand on the table.  ‘Geoffrey is.’ She crashed down on the chair and leaned into her arms across the table. She remembered when she found out she was pregnant, she was only seventeen and she hated the baron. She thought of getting rid of the baby because she did not want her child to be brought into her horrible world. The baron was indifferent, he did not care about children or heirs, but at least he kept his distance from Magnolia when he found out she was pregnant. He did not come to her bed and he did not vent his anger on her and beat her anymore.  Magnolia had secretly bought an herbal mix that would have caused her to lose the baby, but she just stared at it for days without being able to use it. She could not bring herse

MAGNOLIA’S KNEES GAVE IN AND SHE FELL TO THE COBBLED FLOOR. ‘Bastards.’ She gritted her teeth. It was evident that someone was staying there until a little while ago. Even the fire was still blazing.  ‘How did they send a message so fast?’  Magnolia slammed her fists against the stones while a few tears escaped through her lashes and fell on her clenched fingers.  “Did I just make things worse?” It was obvious that she had, but neither Killian nor Laya had the heart to confirm. “Come on, you should go back home, dear.” Killian pulled her to her feet, she could barely stand.   The three of them rode to the castle in silence. It was afternoon already and the day grew even colder. When they reached the front entrance, Magnolia’s eyes fell on a very agitated duke, he was pacing back and forth. As soon as he saw them, he mounted his horse.  “Come with me,” Dani

“YOU DON’T LOOK TOO WELL, DANIEL,” Henry uttered after studying his friend for a moment. He was pale and beads of sweat were glimmering on his forehead. The duke was too preoccupied to hear him though. “Daniel,” Henry called again. “Yes, what is it?” Daniel looked at him. “Are you alright?” Daniel looked out the window again. “Am I doing the right thing?” he asked after a long silence. “They would not hurt Geoffrey. They know I would kill them all if they did.” “Desperate people take desperate actions,” Henry told him.  “Is everything ready for the attack?” “Yes, Laya will contact you directly once they have found Geoffrey.” They had received information about a little boy being brought into a house the day before. He matched Geoffrey’s description. After some more investigation, it was clear that the information was valid. “This is our last chance, I will try to stall the voting as much as I can, u

“MY LADY, YOU SHOULD EAT SOMETHING,” Clara said with a twisted face. Magnolia had not eaten anything for the past few days. She spent every day in her bed either crying, sleeping, or sitting on the edge and staring into the distance.  The maid pushed the table closer to the duchess, but just like her previous failed attempts, Magnolia did not even acknowledge her presence. Clara sighed before she left the room. She knew Magnolia was not going to touch the food, but she still left it for her just in case. She would go back to check on her in an hour or so. “How is she?” Henry asked, as soon as Clara closed the door. “The same,” she answered with a dejected face. “I see. Please keep trying.”  “Of course, Lord Flock.” Henry walked away to check on Daniel. He too had not been well. He had not left his office since the incident. Henry waited for the duke to burst in rage and march to Baron Pruice and every