Before I met my beautiful, mysterious angel, a brighter future didn't exist. He took a soiled dove, loved her and placed a crown upon her head. Every day, I sit beside him on a throne. Trusted by billions, we rule a futuristic, Roman planet in a far distant galaxy. Our journey from cast outs to monarchs has been one of intrigue, danger, betrayal and, above all, redemption.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning...the very beginning. When survival and harsh reality outweighed the luxury of dreams.
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Chapter One
"Tonight is going to be amazing,” Dolly Morgan proclaimed excitedly, brushing out her hair.... Read Chapter
Chapter Two
The miles were hot and dusty, blurring under the stagecoach. Elaine grimaced as the wheels hit a deep
... Read Chapter
Chapter Three
Over the next few weeks, Elaine settled into wilderness living. She hadn't been quite prepared for the unending stream of essential tasks... Read Chapter
Chapter Four
Before Elaine could jump into eternity, a lifegiving thought entered her mind. There was one soul,
no matter how small, which needed he... Read Chapter
Chapter Five
When Elaine reached the meadow, she glanced up at
the sun. Three hours had passed since she had left this morning. Trudging thro... Read Chapter
Chapter Six
Through the long night, she sat by the man's bedside. A lantern glowed, flickering off the walls
and his sleeping face. Nestled in a ro... Read Chapter
Chapter Seven
Elaine's first waking sensation was delicious, lifegiving warmth. Her eyelids fluttered open. She
found herself in bed, cocooned under ... Read Chapter
Chapter Eight
"Elaine, have no fear of me. I would never hurt you, darling girl.” Kneeling by
her side, Gavin settled a possessive hand upon her ab... Read Chapter
Chapter Nine
Crisp autumn days were swept in upon cold winds. October was nearing its end. Elaine was regretful as the colorful season
drew to a clo... Read Chapter
Chapter Ten
Elaine stepped closer against him. “Darling, what's wrong?”
“There are eyes watching us.”
She looked around intently but ... Read Chapter
Chapter Eleven
Elaine rushed forward to comfort Gavin while Antonius untied the ropes. They assisted the
exhausted man to a tree stump to rest and cat... Read Chapter
Chapter Twelve
Darkness had fallen when the men donned two homemade backpacks filled with food and clothes. Elaine took a pillowcase
filled with her b... Read Chapter
Chapter Thirteen
The two handmaidens guided her along. They gripped her arms, not giving a chance to escape. She glanced between the women,
searching th... Read Chapter
Chapter Fourteen
The cell had been made into a makeshift hospital room. In the furthest corner, Gavin cowered
naked, his knees drawn up to his chin. Dar... Read Chapter
Chapter Fifteen
Muffled voices drifted through Elaine's consciousness as she opened her eyes. She blinked, honing
her senses. She glanced around at the... Read Chapter
Chapter Sixteen
Elaine was led to her own, luxurious chambers to bathe and change into a silky, red gown. She was
left alone in a firm bed, wider than ... Read Chapter
Chapter Seventeen
The early morning hours found Elaine sleeping under warm, comfortable sheets. The night had been
sleepless. A hard, motionless slumber ... Read Chapter
Chapter Eighteen
Further into the morning, Elaine woke slowly, stretching her arms above her head. Gavin lay on his
side towards her, his bandaged hand ... Read Chapter
Chapter Nineteen
Elaine couldn't hide her awe as she was swept into the command center on Gavin's arm. Screens
flashed across the walls, assaulting her ... Read Chapter
Chapter Twenty
The hour was growing late by the time Gavin stepped through into their chambers. Lying in bed, Elaine
heard his heavy, familiar footste... Read Chapter
Chapter Twenty-One
The day had been a grand affair though Elaine couldn't truly relax. Once the guests had filed
through, she was escorted by her husband ... Read Chapter
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