Grasping Fate [F2R Book 2]

Chapter Four

This came out a little early! That is because I'm also updating Destiny Calls today! Yay!

I did this weird thing this morning, I had this random inspiration to write a scene, but that scene won't even happen until 'book 3' so uh...I can't post it lol. Anyways, enjoy!

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Grasping Fate

Chapter 4

"Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles"

~~Day after arrival in Duhita~~

"The Prince? Quentin don't lie like that, there is no way you saw the prince of Duh--"

"But I did!" Quentin fussed as he dressed a wound on his sister's shoulder. He hated violence, but his sister would not stop throwing herself into danger. Constantly throwing other people into danger for the goal their parents wished to see. He wished he could tell her there were other ways, but he himself did not know them, "I saw him, and not just that, Jerome was there!"

She snorted, "Jerome got captured by some outsiders a couple months ago."

"It's true, he was there! And he was talking with the prince like they were friends!"

"Take me there! If it is really true, then I need to see it for myself," She stood up and Quentin fell backwards.

"Wait, I'm still checking your injur--"

"I'm fine," She waved him off and started to run into the woods. Quentin jumped up and tripped and stumbled after her.

"W-Wait!"

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"Are you sure about this?" Adam asked Mitch as he wrapped his hoodie around his waist and slung a bag over his back.

"Of course Adam. We both know eventually I have to head home, plus it is the only way to ensure I can keep this area hidden from my people," Mitch grinned.

"But."

"It's fine, just keep an eye out for everyone here, especially Jerome. He'll probably cause trouble," He snickered.

"I do not!" Jerome's head popped out from the leaves of the trees that towered over Mitch and Adam.

"What the heck! Why are you always following me!"

"Idiot! You wandered here to where I was resting, so I couldn't help but listen!"

"Whatever, anyways, I'm leaving. See you hopefully in a couple days!" Mitch waved before heading into the forests.

"Jerome, will you--"

"Don't sweat it Adam, I'll follow him.." Jerome's head popped back into the trees.

Adam sighed. It felt like to him that everyone was dispersing. Seto was Notch knows where. There has been no information on Ty, Mitch and Jerome are heading to the castle. Ian was with him, but just not next to him. Jason, who was now very busy because he was appointed to be the new head engineer should probably not be bothered.

Adam sighed once more, maybe he was just overthinking things, but ever since he gave Ian his amulet for safekeeping, he's felt vulnerable without it. Adam unconsciously moved his hand over his chest, though yes it was blocked by a chest plate, the area still felt empty.

"Uncle Adam!" Adam looked behind him, away from where Mitch and Jerome had disappeared. He saw Jason's little brother Venir come running up to him and tackling his legs. Adam did not budge, but he laughed.