“Well, that’s exactly what Jasper ’s going through. Not only did he exhaust himself physically, but his mind too I think. There may be damage done inside his head that we can’t see. Shutting down like this is the body’s way of taking the time to heal itself. He’ll come out of it when he’s ready. What he needs now is rest.” The General still looked puzzled, but less concerned. He nodded and then left the room. *****The doctor stared at the closed door for a moment and then turned back to the patient lying still in the bed and Thaddeus, who was sitting in a chair beside the bed. “Thaddeus, I didn’t want to tell the General, but I am growing concerned. Two weeks is a long time.” “I know,” Thaddeus said softly, as he stared at his grandson lying so still on the bed. Jasper ’s chest was barely moving as he breathed shallowly. “Thaddeus, I know something like this happened to you when you were a young man. What brought you out of it?” A slow tear slid down Thaddeus’s old weathered c

I heard Rolf snicker in the background, and I flushed slightly.I hugged Thaddeus and he returned the hug, “Your father would have been proud of you, just as I am,” he whispered into my ear.He leaned back from me and slapped me hard on the back, “Onward to love’s destiny my boy! Time is wasting!”I mounted Flin and rode down the cobbled streets of my heritage. The destiny that the Creator had so generously restored to me.KristaKrista brushed back the wild ringlets of hair that had fallen across her face as she straightened up. It was not yet mid morning and she already had all the herbs she needed to fill her orders for the week ahead. She headed off towards the small village of Andrewas. Maybe she would be able to have a little time for herself this afternoon. She hadn’t had a moment of ease since setting up shop in the little village of Andrewas.Work! Work! Work!But it had been good for her. The town wasn’t wealthy by any means and most of the time her customers couldn’t pay he

Her hips and the sides of her cheeks were clearly visible. She knew she was regarded as a beautiful woman, but this outfit left little to be discovered or imagined. It was humiliating!Why did she have to go through this further humiliation before she could be free? She bit her lip and tried to hold on to the hope that the messenger’s words had brought her, but it was hard and she fought against the tears that threatened to fall. She would not show any weakness to the mongering crowd she could hear jabbering in the market room beyond the thin walls of the prep room. The door of the room opened, they had come for her.The boards of the stage that her bare feet traveled across had been worn smooth by the countless poor souls who had been led across them before her. Stillness had fallen over the formerly mad atmosphere of the place.The stage was well lit in the otherwise seedy and rundown building. She was led to the center of the stage and the iron anklet around her left ankle was secu

Jasper Either Set did not care about Jasper ’s meddling, or Nephthys chose to ignore her husband’s adultery. Jasper never received the summons he expected.Instead, Kyle ventured into his throne room and reported Set deployed them to kill Sha’ní. Jasper told him to continue as ordered and left a shocked and confused Death Knight in his wake.He did not care about his daughter’s predicament. If she perished, then she was not worthy of his throne. He would create another heir later.Set’s deployment came too soon. He was not yet ready to reveal himself and enjoy Set’s torment.Jasper teleported to the suites surrounding the temple. Just as he thought, Nephthys still paced their living quarters.Set had always accused Jasper of being a weak pup. His own whore did not have the courage to confront her mate about his infidelity. She was the weak link in their family, not him.If his wife ever betrayed him, he would ensure her soul suffered for ages before he released her to oblivion. His m

Charles knew the attack would come before the spear appeared. She had just enough time to block his thrust with the staff he gave her as a wedding present. The tip of his spear scratched her exposed skin; however, it did not draw blood. The spear must taste her blood to activate her worst nightmare.Jasper was very strong and precise with his attacks. Charles had only bested him a handful of times over the ages. Those times were only for play. This time it was her life or his.She had chosen her life when she discovered his infidelity; however, she had never been able to resist a plea for help from those she protected. Her daughter and the earth were in extreme danger and needed her to return. It seemed her husband desperately needed her as well.Jasper attacked fiercely, using his spear to drive Charles toward the nearby farmhouse. Charles refused to retaliate and feed his rage. She only defended herself until she could break through his madness.Charles ’s back hit the wall to the h