MAX (THE CHOSEN ONE)

Chapter 21

“Oh, Griffa, it’s you! Oh, thank goodness. I was so worried about you.” squealed a little, older woman who had just run into the room.

She had a white hair pulled up into a messy bun. She had her arms around Clarabefore Kyle knew what happened. She gave Claraa long hug before letting go and looking at her.

“Oh, you are such a mess. We must get you cleaned up. I’m guessing you are hungry as well, all of you. Ansel! My dear boy, you are here as well. Come here and give me a kiss.”

Jarethwalked over and bent down and kissed the old woman on the cheek.

“It is good to see you, Maybell. Might I introduce Kyle to you?”

Maybelle went still, her light gray eyes huge.

“You were successful then? Is this him, the king? Oh, how good it is to meet you, your majesty.” She dropped a deep curtsey.

“Uh, thank you?” faltered Kyle, not sure what to do.

“Now, now Maybell, he likes to be called Kyle and doesn’t want to be made a fuss over,” said Clarataking Maybell’s hand and bringing her back up to a