Celtic Mist: The Calm Before the Storm (Battle Raven Series)

Celtic Mist: The Calm Before the Storm (Battle Raven Series) Read Online Free PDF

Book: Celtic Mist: The Calm Before the Storm (Battle Raven Series) Read Online Free PDF
Author: Isabelle Stewart
reaction when she saw the large dark green house with its dark wood accents and long porch. The manor house was large enough for three families. She had wondered how she was ever going to clean it. He laughed and took her inside and introduced her to her very own staff.
    From behind Tynan heard a man clear his throat and he turned. His squire stood at attention holding the reigns of his horse. He mounted the tall black war horse and left their home behind once again to see what mission Lord Faolan was sending him on now.
    As General Tynan entered Lord Faolan’s throne room he noticed that the Lady Paili was not in attendance. She was always at his side during any meeting he attended and wondered if she was well. He strode up and stopped before the steps that led to the throne. He kneeled down on one knee and bowed his head.
    “I am hear at your request, my Lord. May I ask as to Lady Paili?”
    “You may. Rise, General Gavin. Lady Paili is resting and I have mission for you.”
    The general rose irritated that Faolan used his first name even though it was tradition. A tradition that he was bent on breaking. Everyone else called him General Tynan.
    Tynan clasped his hands behind his back. “Would that be the Dublineth mission?”
    “You hear much General Gavin.” Lord Faolan lounged back and looked upon his new General amused. “My spies have discovered that the Milesians have based their top Lieutenant at Dublineth.”
    “I see. Dublineth is further into the Milesian lands. You wish me to lead the raid there?”
    “Yes. Lady Paili would like at least three women brought back to tend to Damon.” Faolan said and stopped Tynan before he spoke. “I realize that it is a preposterous idea. However, she does have a point. Herself nor the healers can attend to Damon all day and night.”
    “As you desire. General Daigh trained the men well and they leave none alive. May I make a suggestion?”
    “Of course.” Lord Faolan knew where this was leading. He stroked his beard ready to shoot the general down yet again.
    General Tynan straightened and looked straight in Lord Faolan’s black eyes. Something few could do and one thing that Lord Faolan admired the man for.
    “My Lord. You know I am not fond of the slaughter of women and children. I would like to request that only the men be killed.”
    “Lady Paili and I have had words over the same. To show mercy is weakness. Do what I have ordered and if not three do bring back one woman alive. Lady Paili would be very much put out if you do not. If you can not control your men then I have chosen the wrong General.”
    General Tynan bowed to Faolan hiding his irritation “As you wish, my Lord. Is there anything else you wish to discuss? I would like to gather the men for the raid.”
    Faolan studied his General. The man may have his own ideas but he was loyal. More loyal than Daigh was. “No General. You may take your leave. And General Gavin. Do not disappoint me.”
    Tynan hesitated before turning around. “My Lord. What of the Lady Battle Raven?”
    “I have reports that she is not in that area. She is the least of your worries General.” Lord Faolan said as he stood and stroked his beard at the thought of the descendant.
    The General gave a sharp bow to Lord Faolan. He turned on his heels striding down the steps and out of the throne room. As he walked down to the armory he thought of what his wife had mentioned before he left. He believed in Faolan’s cause but to what extent. Tynan had dreamed of being a General his whole life and now he could provide comfortable quarters for his wife and son. He wasn’t too thrilled of Aalia and Paili’s friendship but how could he possibly put an end to a friendship that started in childhood. He let out a sigh as he stepped into the armory. The man in front of him set down his sword.
    “Lieutenant Shea. You may as well pick that back up. Gather the men and we have another mission. We leave as soon as the men are
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