The Dance Part 1 Kessa stepped from their bath dress for the gaudere. Kol was fidgeting as he paced. He was dress totally in black. She bit her lip as she watched him. “My husband,” her voice was soft and low. The sight of him made her weak in the knees. “You look like oneContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 41 Part 2 Kessa brought the conversation back around, “how old was the king when his parents dropped him off?” “Oh,” she continued with a start. “Not his parents. The queen mother. I never met your father. Sometimes I wonder if he knew at all that you spent the better part of your lifeContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Forest of Dean We had just begun to settle back into breakfast and our discussion of the narrative, when there was another knock at the door. Again, it was Mrs. Hudson. “Mr. Holmes, sir there is a gentleman here to see you sir.” On Mrs. Hudson’s heels was a young looking man. He wasContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 41 Part 1 Kessa and Kol were sitting in the garden enjoying a relaxing evening when a sister appeared. Her brown frock was as peaceful as she was against the beauty of the garden and the calm of the evening. “Priest Solomon sent me to speak with you.” Kol rose from his seat, “joinContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 2 “I’m so tired of fighting. That is what I accidentally told Max in the bell tower. Let it be finished.” Kol’s voice cracked, “you would leave me?” “It would break my heart..” She couldn’t finish her thought. “I have forgotten so much. You know this. I remember the moment I fellContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass continued: “With the exception of the jacket, it has been homemade. Our story teller starts writing in it on the day of her wedding, it must have been a wedding present.” Holmes began to read the next page. “Oct. eighth, Father bought an estate I’ve affectionately dubbed ‘purgatory’; though I would never sayContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 1 Kol rolled over but didn’t feel Kessa beside him. As he turned up the light, he saw that she wasn’t in the room. She was not in their chambers. He called for Max. “My king.” He bowed his head. “Where is Kessa?” “Luke is following her. She went toward the river.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 3 After Mrs. Hudson changed the bottles, I bid her goodnight. When she left the room, I started with the last parcel. “Third parcel same as the last two; wrapped in thick brown paper, glued together.” I took the same care opening this one as well. “It is a book Holmes. AContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 40 Kol was standing in the court yard when Kessa came into view. He held out his hand for her. She took it as he kissed her. “Are you busy?” She blushed, “I’m never too busy for you.” He started walking, “how’s your hip?” She sighed, “stiff.” He kissed her hand as he continuedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 2 “What’s wrong?” She gasped; the dear woman was out of breath. “Mr. Holmes!” She shrieked when noticing his frame upon the floor. His teeth had begun to chatter. “Help me move him to the fire.” With great difficulty, we moved his shivering body to the fireplace. “Boil some water Mrs. Hudson,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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