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Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 65
"Go on," she whispered. "You know you want to."He took a deep breath and stepped forward, approaching Mona with a hesitant smile. "I just wanted to say," he began, his voice faltering slightly. "I'm really glad to be here, and I appreciate everything you're doing for us."She looked at him, and he saw a flicker of surprise in her eyes. But then she smiled, and the tension in the air seemed to dissipate."It's not easy," Mona admitted. "But we've learned to be resourceful and rely on each other. And we have our ways of staying safe. We take turns keeping watch, and we have lookouts posted at all times. And if we ever need to hide, we know how to make ourselves invisible to outsiders."She said it so matter-of-factly, as if this were the most normal thing in the world. But Elliott could only imagine how difficult and dangerous it must be, to live like this, always on the move, always looking over your shoulder.Elliott felt Lucille's eyes on him. She nudged him to move closer and talk t
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 66
With a deft swipe of his hoof, Victor knocked Elliott to the ground. The boy lay stunned, his sword just out of reach.The boy's trembling hand clasped the hilt of his sword, his knuckles white with fear. A bead of sweat trickled down his brow as he watched the centaur gallop towards him, a cloud of dust billowing in his wake. He closed his eyes, bracing for the impact. But before he could feel the crushing blow of Victor's hoof, he felt himself rolling away. He opened his eyes, to see the crowd of centaurs laughing and pointing at him. He picked himself up and dusted himself off, his face burning with humiliation.Elliott turned to flee, his heart pounding in his chest. But as he did, a strange sense of determination came over him. He turned on his heel and sprinted towards Victor, his sword raised. Elliott's face exploded with pain as the centaur's fist connected with his cheekbone. He stumbled backward, the world spinning around him. His vision blurred as he tasted blood in his mou
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 67
As Wyatt shrank and clung to Elliott's hair, Lucille mounted her magnificent pegasus-dragon hybrid, Blackmare, and Elliott climbed onto the back of Scales, a majestic dragon. Mona gave the centaurs a parting salute, and the four headed off on their journey, leaving the village behind. Mona watched them go with a mixture of pride and sadness, knowing that they were venturing into the unknown, and that she would miss them dearly. But she had faith in their abilities, and knew that they would come back stronger than ever.As Lucille and Elliott took to the skies on their winged mounts, Mona raced alongside them on the ground. She may not have had wings, but her feet were swift and sure, carrying her across the landscape with ease. She kept pace with Blackmare and Scales, her long legs propelling her forward. In some ways, she was even faster than the winged pair, her lithe body gliding across the ground like a shadow. ...So, while Elliott and Mona were off on their adventure, Markus w
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 68
As the thief's nimble fingers snagged Celeste's purse, Leo's eyes narrowed in anger. With a flick of his wrist, he pointed a finger at the thief and uttered a single word: "RAT!" In an instant, the thief shrank and his clothes fell in a heap on the ground. Where the thief had been standing, there was now a small, frightened rat. The slumdogs around them gasped in shock and fear. They had never seen such a thing before! "Sorry, ma'am," Leo said, turning to Celeste with a sheepish grin. "I didn't mean to startle you. I'm just trying to keep us all safe." Celeste's eyes were wide with shock, but she nodded slowly. She was still trying to process what had just happened. "It's alright, I suppose," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "But please, no more surprises like that!" Nicklaus Fastfingers sat upon a pile of gold, a smug grin on his face. He was no ordinary thief - he was a demigod with the power to steal money from anyone he pleased. Some would call him a villain, others an a
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 69
"I'm not sure what you're looking for, but perhaps I can be of some assistance," Nicklaus said, his smile never wavering. He knew that he needed to put the in-laws at ease, but he wasn't sure how much to reveal about his true nature.As Josef pulled out the chairs, he noticed the concern on the in-laws' faces. "You needn't worry," he said, doing his best to reassure them. "This is a safe place, and you are welcome here."But the in-laws were not so easily convinced.As Markus focused on the task at hand, he couldn't help but wonder about the relationship between Nicklaus and Celeste. They didn't seem to know each other, so why were they acting so familiar? Perhaps it was just a friendly rapport, or maybe there was something more going on. Either way, it was an intriguing dynamic.Kelly and Celeste were both aware of the tension between them, but they tried to remain professional. However, Nicklaus couldn't resist winking at Celeste, who blushed and tried not to laugh.The purpose of C
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 70
"There is nothing else we can do," Mr. Blackwood said with a heavy sigh.Mrs. Blackwood fluttered her fan, her brow furrowed with worry. She could not bring herself to ask her son-in-law to help her sabotage Nicklaus's designs on her daughter's affections.It was a complicated and delicate situation, and the outcome was far from certain.Mr. Blackwood's face was flushed with color, but he knew what had to be done. He had to swallow his pride and do the unthinkable.As Markus sat down to play chess with Leo, the younger man's parakeet, Pebbles, hopped onto his shoulder and began to preen his hair, pulling at a stray strand."Ouch!" Markus exclaimed, wincing as the bird tugged at his hair.Leo chuckled and offered an apologetic smile. "Sorry, Pebbles can be a bit of a scamp!"Mrs. Blackwood's summons was delivered with a note of urgency, and Mr. Blackwood wasted no time in explaining the situation to his son-in-law."You need to know that Celeste is having an affair with Nicklaus Fastfi
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I choose Markus, no matter what, I choose not to turn my back on him."A smile spread across Markus' face as Celeste's words sank in. She had chosen him, and it was a relief and a joy unlike any he had ever felt before. He pulled her into a hug, his heart full of love.Nicklaus watched the two of them, a bittersweet smile on his face. He was happy for his friend, but he couldn't help but feel a little sadness. "I'll join you, but on one condition," Nicklaus said, his voice firm. "I get first pick of the spoils of war. I want something that will make all of this worthwhile."Markus considered this for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. You can have first pick, as long as we're successful." He held out his hand, and Nicklaus shook it, sealing the deal. The two men were united in their cause, and nothing could stop them now.As Celeste walked out the door with Markus, she felt a sense of relief. She knew that things were going to be okay, and she was ready to start a new chapter in her life.
Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law Chapter 72
"Dad," Nicklaus said, his voice trembling. He couldn't believe that his father was here, and he couldn't believe that he was smiling. "You're proud of me?" he asked, incredulous."I always knew you had it in you," Darius said, clapping a hand on his son's shoulder. "You're a chip off the old block." He chuckled, but there was something dark and dangerous in his eyes.Nicklaus felt a chill run down his spine. He wasn't sure if he should be flattered or terrified.Josef's heart was pounding in his chest. He had no idea what was going to happen next, and he didn't want to find out. He tried to make himself as small as possible, hoping to go unnoticed by Darius. But as he slipped the gold bars behind his back, he knew it was too late. He had been caught red-handed.Darius' eyes narrowed as he spotted Josef. "I see you found my stash," he said, his voice low and dangerous.Darius glanced at Valor the Griffin who looked friendly."I'm sorry I doubted you. You're not such a goodie two shoes
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