Davie the Mage (Generations of Eredwynn Book 2) by Daniel B. Harris Read Free Book Online Page B

was told to kiss the bride, which I very happily did. My family, all my brothers and sisters, my aunts and parents and all the guests applauded loudly.
                  My father raised his hand for quiet and the noise died quickly. He said, “I hate to spring this on you like this but it is time for you to go to your new home. James and Lia will escort you and help you get settled in. They will bring your belongings to you. I think that you’ll be able to manage. This home might not be as large as some but as long as you have each other, you’ll be fine. Home is where your heart is, and Son, I can tell home will be wherever Amber resides. I love you both and wish you the best of luck.”
                  James and Lia came up behind us and we were blindfolded. I grinned because I knew where we were going and this was going to be quite the surprise to Amber. My family was doing a great job at keeping the secret of our new home. I felt the subtle shift in space as we ported and my blindfold was removed. They had ported us into the middle of an expectant crowd that must have been given orders to be very quiet. We were also in the middle of the courtyard in front of Perlsea Castle. James then nodded at Lia who, grinning widely, removed Amber’s blindfold and yelled, “Welcome home!”
                  The crowd began cheering and welcoming us to Perlsea Castle. Amber hugged Lia and asked if this whole castle was really our home. Lia nodded, smiling happily and Amber staggered against me. I held her until she regained her composure and we followed James inside.
                  James gave our names and business to the herald. He stepped in to the audience chamber and back out quickly. He announced us quickly and we filed in. The Regent Cenric met us and he was everything that I’d been told. He was a very unlikable guy who looked like he hated the world and everything in it. I walked up to him and introduced myself.
                  Cenric said, “It’s nice of you to show up. Here are the vault keys and all business has been suspended for a week while you settle in. All the guests who were here at Lord Tassin’s behest have been moved out. The master bedroom is empty and you can do as you will with the four occupants of the connecting rooms. I wish you the best of luck, Your Highness. Now, by your leave…” The man bowed and walked out of the keep.
                  James and I just stared at each other! So much for the idea of getting a helpful regent to get me started here. I said, “Well, that was fun! I suggest we head up to the master bedroom and see if this layout is the same as Kethos and Valeview.” We went out the back of the audience chamber and up to the top floor. The layout of this keep did indeed seem to be the same. All of the older castles like this one must have had the same architect. We opened the double doors to the master bedroom and I scooped Amber into my arms. I carried her, laughing and giggling, across the room and tossed her on the bed. James and Lia followed, grinning like maniacs.
                  I looked at James. “In that crazy regent’s rambling, did I hear mention of people living in the attached rooms here? If I did hear that, I’d like for you and Lia to stick around while we find out who they are and what they are planning to do.”
                  Lia said, “I’ll check for you, little brother. You’ve had a busy day and I’m sure that all you really want to do is find out if that bed frame is solid.”
                  As Amber blushed, Lia went through the closet closest to the right side of the bed. She called back that we’d be happy to know that Lord Tassin had installed the water system like Father had shown him a decade and a half ago. We heard her knock and then muffled talking. I waited and waited for her to bring whoever was in there out, but Lia loves to