Chapter 22 Part 2 “My king. We missed the boat.” “Boats wait for me.” He had a big grin on his face. “What happened? What can you remember?” “I went to dad’s. He was laying on the floor. As I rushed to him, something hit me from behind. That’s all I remember.” She rolled overContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 22 Part 1 Kessa was severely bruised. She couldn’t move without wanting to cry. His mother left soon after this incident. She never stayed long. There was a knock at the door, it was Rajaf. He had made this strange little thing and was feeding her tea? Kol wasn’t sure. “What is that thing?”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 21 Part 2 The student spoke again, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” Max answered almost immediately, “John 16:22.” Kol spoke, “Kessa don’t move.” “Keep talking.” Max reported. The Bejhar that went toContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 20 Part 3 Abraham stood, bowed his head and left. Once he was out of the room, Kol asked; “do you think he’s telling the truth?” “What does he have to gain by lying, my king?” “I trust your judgment over anyone’s. What is your gut reaction to this?” Kessa didn’t answer him rightContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 20 Part 2 Kol went to the door. In a little while, a porter entered with tea and water. Kol instructed it to be sat near the box. As the porter left, Kessa arrived. “My king.” She bowed her head. He and Abraham were standing over a box of stuff. She bowed her headContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 20 Part 1 Rajaf answered the door to find Kol standing there. “My king.” He smiled. “Please, come in. Kessa and I are eating. Will you join us?” “Forgive me. I wasn’t thinking about the time.” “No harm.” The old man smiled. When Kol entered the small kitchen, Kessa retrieved a bowl for him.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 19 Kol called for Kessa. The air in the library was heavy with tension. He was staring out the window. Her arrival went (she thought) unnoticed. He didn’t look up from the floor as he walked beside her. His hands behind his back. This was odd. He had never done this before. When heContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Stranger in the dark Mecca allowed all people to visit inside its city. It wasn’t until you had proven that you didn’t belong that you were uninvited. Mecca had one jail with 2 rooms. It was not encouraged to end up there. And stays were always brief. Court had been once every 30 days. ButContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 18 Another sleepless night, Kol lit a candle. All he wanted was to kiss Kessa. A real kiss. He had worked up his resolve. ‘Tonight.’ It was Max that answered the call. “Max?” He bowed his head, “Kessa has gone to the mountain..” Kol cut him off, “yes, to learn new ways to preserveContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 17 Part 3 “We have two soldiers out there.” Frego sighed. “Why?” “One of them is the man that grabbed your hand.” Kessa answered. Kol walked away. He was in the library when Kessa knocked. “Are you okay, my king?” He started pacing, still upset. “Why did you show me that?” “You know meContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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