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.
