They went straight to the training grounds. Maxi had expected to see another intense session, but the vast training grounds were empty when they arrived. When she looked around in bafflement, the princess explained that the schedule had changed due to the knights taking turns guarding the construction site. The fact that a guest of Anatol knew the operations of the Remdragon Knights better than Maxi, the lady of the castle, made Maxi smile bitterly.
Fantasy · Suji Kim
ch 305 Epilogue
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
His back was to her but she watched in awe as he pulled the wet shirt up over his head before letting it drop to the floor. She bit her lip and felt her heart race as she watched the muscles move in his strong back and shoulders. He lifted a fresh shirt and let it fall into place over him like the curtain going down at the end of a performance. She felt a bit sad to see it go.
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
"No Vince," Daniel shook his head now, his gaze serious, "I should've done more when you won the war for us. The stories were told by your men but I should've done more to show my gratitude myself so all the kingdom would know. I won't make that mistake again."
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
Delaney swallowed hard, "He loves me but I've been keeping a terrible secret from him. He will be upset about that. He never keeps secrets from me."
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
Ari paused and then nodded, thinking that she was probably being silly. Here she was worried that Arnold was getting too close and now she was the one getting attached. “It’s probably nothing. Let’s go.”
Urban · Theresa Oliver
“So sorry!” Ari called out, looking around Arnold’s shoulder. “I’ll call for an appointment!”
Urban · Theresa Oliver
She realized looking at them that Vincent could have ended up a lot worse off than he had. His scars may have been red and numerous but he was alive and completely intact. On top of that, he was a very wealthy Lord. Some of these men looked like they were probably struggling to find work or make enough money.
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
"Y-you don't need to thank me," Vincent said quietly with a small smile for the woman, "The men like your grandson are the ones who deserve our thanks. But I appreciate it all the same."
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
Even if it broke his heart.
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
"I do love him Selina and our marriage is much happier than yours. I could tell earlier that your husband is already tired of you. Vincent and I will never have that problem. Now. Don't ever speak to me again."
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
She wondered if she would ever be able to give him something so precious in return.
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
"But I don't want it with you!" she yelled then, "I won't have you in my bed Vincent! I won't risk it!"
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
She stared at her own blue-green eyes and thought again of the witch's words to her. Somewhere along the way she had not made the right decisions and now this was the life she would live.
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
ch 0 1 A Bargain and A Race
Fantasy · Erin_McLain_4927
Chelsea_Thatcher
Maxi threw Riftan a worried glance and tried to look unwilling as she trailed behind the princess. The truth was that she also wished to enjoy the festival freely. Besides that, she did not think the princess's assertive behavior was all that bad.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim