First Comes The One Who Wanders (83 page)

Adrian’s eyes opened wide at the appearance of this beautiful warrior and she laughed. "I seem to be having that effect on your men, as well. Trion has sent me away, saying I'm more of a distraction than a help. I'm Ariel." She held her hand out to Adrian.

"Duke Adrian Cheran of Kyris," he replied, taking the hand offered.

"Ah, of Kyris," said Ariel. "Joshuas told us quite a tale of what happened there."

"He saved my people," replied Adrian. "I owe him everything."

"We all owe him a great deal," said Ariel, quietly.

"Let’s go in and join the celebration," said Jonas, breaking up the introductions and keeping the conversation from becoming too serious. "It’s the first time in a very long time we've had anything to celebrate. Tomorrow is soon enough to worry about what to do next and who to honor and who to sing over."

"Agreed," said Adrian, letting him change the subject. "I don’t suppose there is any beer?"

"I believe we might be able to find some," replied Jonas.

Brenth smiled. Life went on. He watched his mother link arms with the duke while Adrian offered Ariel his arm and the two couples walked toward the pavilion that had been hastily raised to serve the men food and drink. In the midst of all the death and dying, his mother had found someone to love. Falling in behind Adrian and Ariel, he went in search of life and laughter. Tomorrow would be soon enough to worry about what the future held.

End Book One

Lynette lives with her husband, children and grandchildren in Eastern Washington, where the Yakima and Columbia Rivers merge.

When not writing, Lynette makes her living by writing computer applications, designing small databases or working as a designer on industrial construction projects.

Other books by Lynette S. Jones

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Second Comes the One Who Seeks

Romantic Suspense

Treacherous Waters (ebook)

Second Chances (ebook)

(Coming Soon)

Then Will Come A Warrior (fantasy)