Page 4 of The Valiant Knight

Now, she curses me.

She curses my blood.

She hexes the home I had built for her.

She hates me to the depths of Hell and back.

Well, she knows not Hell.

For I am in it. I live it with each breath I take.

I love someone else, and wish only to return to my castle, built to protect me, and retire with my one true love. Is that so much to ask?

I am weary from battle, and I have very little fight left. All I know is that I must protect my son and home.

And I will at all costs.

If circumstances change, you shall forever be allowed to be with me.

With you, I found love, peace, and safety. There is no one else I trust more than you. You’ve proved that you are loyal and mine.

Bear with me.

That is all I ask.

I must think about the options, and maybe I can hide you in plain sight. Maybe I can keep you with me, and no one would be any the wiser.

Who would question me?

Can I ask this of you?

Can I beg you to play this game, until I can handle the situation at home?

I love you, and I need you.

Now, meet me tonight. My body burns for yours, and I must have you. It’s all I think of when I see you. Those moments of passion and love are all I have.

You are my one and only.

I swear on my clan.

Forever,

Duncan.’

Prologue

Ravensmire Castle

Early Morning

Arrival Day

Weekday

Finally, today was the day. It had been a few weeks since someone was staying at the monstrosity that was this magnificent castle, and Graham missed the company he found with them.

When Gryphen and Ian left, there was a moment of sadness for Graham. It was something that he didn’t believe would happen to him. Normally, he was fine with being alone, but that was slowly changing.