Cormac
I am confused by my father’s speech. He has taken me on a rollercoaster of emotions with his words and I know not where his next statement will take us. My chest heavy with the breath I am holding waiting on his next words.
He holds up his hands as if to the goddess herself as he prepares to speak again.
“My son has shown himself to truly be the King I had hoped he would one day become. He has put his duty to his people above his own happiness. He has shown a willingness to sacrifice for the greater good and that he is brave enough to handle the coming evil. He is who you need to lead you now”
This time I swallow hard, I have not made anywhere near the sacrifice he believes I have. I wish with all my heart he had not made this speech he will be disappointed in me when the tr
