Chosen

Chapter 25: Endangered – Day 428During the intermission, Millie suddenly gasped.  And Lord John glanced down at her.  “What is it?”“Oh!” Her eyes grew wide as she glanced up at…

Chapter 18: Confessions – Day 426Millie stood transfixed while John’s mouth captured hers in a kiss of such terrible sweetness that she began to weep in earnest.  Her fingers clinging…

Chapter 13: The Plot Thickens – Days 418 – 419 “Rupert, it’s been nearly a month.  Surely, Magnus is dead.  And Concordia should be declared queen,” mumbled Lord Abernathy as…

Chapter 7: Forevermore – Day 413 Much later that morning, in a castle not too far from that dingy tavern, Emmie and Hope accompanied Millie to the library.  Just to…

Prologue – Day 412 – November 16, Year 2“Concordia is gone.”Hugh’s words echoed around the tiny cabin as Magnus opened his eyes for the first time since the sun had…

Chapter 34: A Good Read – Day 409 But Deirdre couldn’t hide from Lord Marlboro for long.  Later that afternoon, as they sat in the queen’s sitting room, Ember turned…

Chapter 27: Secrets – Day 404The next morning, Ember alarmed Deirdre by sending Lord Marlboro with Millie to find a couple more decks of cards.  Deirdre jumped out of her…

Chapter 20: Under Cover of Darkness – Day 397 Damian glanced towards the last occupied corner of his tavern.  A young man had been nursing his ale all night long. …

Chapter 13: Explanations and Ruminations – Day 394 Once Lord Marlboro was recovering from surgery and stitches, Deirdre glanced up at the doctor as he cleaned his surgical instruments.  “Doc,…

Chapter 7: Fast Friends – Day 394 A few moments later, Deirdre watched as Lord Marlboro sprang atop his horse and reached for his reins.  He glanced her way.  “Are…