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Chapter 8
The prince was sitting on his bed when the king entered his room. "Son, you're fifteen now. It is time for you to begin to train with the army. Your brother will need you to be his strength while he rules."
Prince Edward thought back on the two years he'd been training with Carlisle, two years since he'd last seen Isabella.
"Who will I train with?" Edward asked.
"There's a young captain, his name is Garrett. He will be assigned to you."
Edward knew this was more a babysitter than a trainer, but he would take it, if he could build skills that would one day free his love.
"Very well, I look forward to beginning this work."
As the young prince stood, his father collapsed. Edward rushed forward, trying to catch the king, "Father!"
