Chapter 45. The Duchess’ Welcome (1)

[2019, March 21st. Location: Unknown]

The scent of deception and betrayal blew in with the wind as the traitors took their seats at a long table in a rickety, old, unkempt cabin. Among the party were the Maine siblings and their father, Duke Maine, Duke Arden and his son Bart and CC. The boiling heat of the day seemed to visit particularly on the little cabin in the middle of nowhere, lending to the air in the place an ominous quality as they began their treasonous meeting.

“Is there news of my cousin’s whereabouts?” Duke Arden asked.

“None,” CC answered simply.

“What news from your side Johnathan?” Duke Arden asked, continuing to lead the meeting.

“Nothing good. The King’s Guard has already concluded recruiting half of Caines’ armies. The regent is moving fast. At this rate, his army will be assembled in a week, maybe less. No noble will turn away or go against a regent that is also the future king, especially with the current king’s whereabouts unknow