The Academy - Book One (Published)

Epilogue

Epilogue
Palace Ballroom

Kayla walked into the crowded ballroom blinded by the beauty of the room.  Celeste and Isaiah rarely had balls and this was the first time she'd seen the breathtaking room.

The sounds of those gathered had drowned out Jacob's finally words and she could feel the stares from everyone in the room as she walked in with Kaelen and Jacob.

"Ladies and Gentlemen!  Announcing the arrival of Lord Jacob Kevin Lawson and Ambassador Kaelen Matthew Ward."

Kayla frowned slightly when she wasn't announced, "Jacob, the annou-"

"Kayla you have finally arrived," Lucas stood behind her seeming to have been waiting for her.

Turning toward Lucas she frowned as she looked around the landing, "Where are the children?"

Lucas chuckled as he swept his hands behind him, "They were waiting with my parents in that alcove over there."

Kayla walked toward the alcove as he led her by rubbing his fingers into the small of her back, "Where is Patricia?"

Lucas shrugged, "Why would I know that?"

Kayla frowned at his answer but quickly became distracted as she walked toward Celeste who was coming out from behind green curtains with Sapphire.

"I believe it is now time for us to arrive," said Isaiah as he walked out holding Layette's small hand.

Lucas winked toward Lucca and held his hand toward him.  Lucca laughed and ran to take Lucas's hand as he waved toward Kayla, "Momma we're going to a party."

Kayla smiled as Lucca grabbed her other hand, "Yes we are but I don't believe I'm supposed to enter with you."

Lucas hid a smile, "It's fine."  As he waved to the announcer he winked toward Kayla, "We'll go down together as a family."

Kayla nodded as she looked toward Lucca, "I guess we are going to a party."

As they strolled to the landing as a small group the announcer began to speak to the large group of people:

Ladies and Gentlemen, your host His Highness Isaiah Sinclair and his lovely wife Queen Celeste along with their son His Grace Lucas Sinclair and his wife Makayla are pleased to welcome you to the introduction of their children.  You have already welcomed Sapphire Mia Sinclair now please welcome heir apparent Lucca Sebastian Sinclair and his sister Layette Delilah Sinclair.

Jacob nodded toward people as he walked through large ballroom, grabbing a glass of champagne he turned to Kaelen, "Were you surprised."

Kaelen chuckled as he waved away the champagne for a glass of juice, "No I knew he'd marry her sooner or later."

Jacob sipped his champagne as he glanced around the room, smiling to himself when he saw someone that he hadn't seen in years.  "Kaelen can you excuse me for a few moments."

Kaelen nodded as he watched Jacob walk toward a group of Mizu diplomats and their families. Shrugging he waved toward his father and Jael Quin before joining them.