Emily
I held on to little James.
“Cook, I’m not crazy, I promise. I am the only parent he knows. His father only held him twice and his mother never even wanted to see him. I have grown to love him.” I tried to defend the poor child.
“Those are all valid reasons, Emily, but please think about it from Julius' point of view. He had just defeated King Angus. James might be an innocent baby now, but when he is a grown man, he will claim what is his. Then it might be your son or grandson whose life hangs in the balance and James might not be as merciful as you are.” My attention had been on James, and I looked up at Cook with dread in my eyes. There were two options in front of me. Both changed my life forever. One for the better and the other for the worse. One child has died now and the ot
