Chapter 102

“Horace will continue creating wars as you command, which also cause chaos.”

Charles shivered with a chill, “Remind me to never anger you.”

Jasper ’s chuckle was a deep rumble that vibrated her soul as he pulled Charles into his lap, “You could never push me to do this to you.”

Charles hooked an arm around his broad shoulders and melted into his chest. She loved the way it rumbled when he spoke.

“Your mother? How is it you have power over her?”

“It is a law among the Gods. It is not spoken of often, as children are not born often, nor do marriages happen often.

“The male of the family is head of the household, regardless of age. In Set’s home, he is the master, and everyone must submit to him.

“He placed my mother above me as you are above Sha’ní. In Set’s absence, she is to defer to me.

“Set is no longer the master of her family. I am the remaining male, and so, must submit to me.”

Charles could not imagine submitting to a child. Both Kebachet and Sha’ní were her children and would r

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