The Orphan: Twenty; Henry’s Story

Henry wondered how she could be so calm, so composed. He thought maybe this young woman could be the ruler the kingdom needed. He cleared his throat and forced himself to keep eye contact with the princess. It wasn’t easy as her green eyes drilled into him. ****** For me, it starts the year you …

The Orphan: 19

Katherine's Story Katherine and Henry sat opposite each other at the little table in the cottage. A breeze blew in from the open window and shook the cobwebs in the corners. The smell of dust and old things still filled the small room. Henry waited in silence for the princess to begin her tale. Katherine …

The Orphan: 18

Katherine shot to her feet when the knight dropped to his knees. Her skin was covered with goose bumps. No one had knelt before her in this way since she was five years of age. She wanted to run, jump on Paladin’s back and ride as fast and far as she could. Instead, she forced …

The Orphan: Part Seventeen

Brayden sat at his father’s right hand. He shifted again on the hard wooden chair. King Grinden’s chair stood quite a bit taller and was cushioned with a thick red pillow. The great hall echoed with the voices of guests that night. They were members of noble families that had traveled to the capital for …

The Orphan: Part 16

When they reached his cottage, Henry realized he hadn’t thought this through. The girl was here now but where would she sleep? They both dismounted and he pondered the problem while they unloaded the horses and removed their tack. Smoke continued to ignore Paladin when they were released in the yard. He wandered and grazed …