For My Kingdom, For My Son

By Geziena Mallett

King Eliaux made many decisions when defending his kingdom against the Grey Queens.  Now on his deathbed, he reflects if his actions were justified.  Will his kingdom survive under his son's reign?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Geziena Mallett
• Release date: Jun 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227771377

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For My Kingdom, For My Son

Geziena Mallett

Published by Geziena Mallett, 2024.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

FOR MY KINGDOM, FOR MY SON

First edition. June 28, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Geziena Mallett.

Written by Geziena Mallett.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

For My Kingdom, For My Son

Eliaux’s body has been failing him for the past century and a half.  He had expected a shorter lifespan from the lengths he needed to go in order to protect his kingdom.

At first, he believed he could shake off the pain in his joints.  It got more difficult to hide his pain once he reached the top of a staircase, and his son would be looking up at him with wide, worried eyes. 

Something Eliaux hated to admit was that he was grateful for his failing eyesight, so he wouldn’t be able to see Isidoret’s despairing face.  He detested that his son had to see him dying slowly as such.  More than anything, he wished to just lock himself away in this dark, cold bedroom, and just pass peacefully in solitude.

There was not much he could do anymore.  His time was approaching.  All Eliaux can do is wait.

Fyr should be in Eternitare by now.  As much as Eliaux disliked the idea of assassinating the Grey King, he could only think about how it would lead to Isidoret’s dream of peace between the kingdoms. 

Closing his eyes, Eliaux settled into his bed with his hands folded against his abdomen.

Smile, Eliaux!  You look as if you’re attending a funeral.

Eliaux gave his elder brother a short glare.  Forgive me if I’m not eager to greet the bastards as keenly as you.

His brother laughed as he pushed the corners of Eliaux’s mouth up.  Much better!

Act your age! Eliaux snapped as he shoved him away.

Their father sighed tiredly as the elder prince laughed again.  Refrain from your teasing, Isidoret.

You’re both so glum!  Isidoret grinned and crossed his arms.  The grey elves will be more amicable if we greet them with smiles instead of frowns.

King Aumeric shook his head.  I agreed to be civil, nothing more.

Isidoret looked at Eliaux expectantly, prompting an eye roll.

I’ll hold my tongue.

A defeated sigh passed Isidoret’s lips.  Better than nothing I guess.

The doors to the throne room opened, revealing the knight commander flanked by two knights.

Your Majesty, they’ve arrived.

Aumeric stood from his throne and nodded.  Then I shall welcome them.  He glanced