Short Story
Fate Unfolds
This follows "Destiny Whispers P3" The day came sooner than she expected. The horns at the gate blared and all became aware of the arrival of the Koraki princes Rickard and Gabriellos. Word had arrived that King Athos would not be attending himself as urgent business had required his return South to Gaerwen. Edith for her own part was not sorry to hear the news. She had not exactly enjoyed the prospect of seeing the arrogant young Koraki king gloating over her father. She expected little more from Athos’s two brothers, but one less Koraki was always welcome.
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Three Days Later. Content Warning.
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By Kenny Penn2 years ago in Fiction






