The Red String Of Faith

This chapter is beta by Kylee.


Chapter twenty-nine:


Jamie had no doubt in his mind that the man sitting comfortably on his throne was Anders the King of Serey. The man was as handsome as Sebastian was, he thought. “Jamie, you are out of your mind!” he heard Nicholas whisper to him.

“Everything will be fine Nicholas. I won't come to any harm I promise you,” Jamie reassured Nicholas before Anders spoke up.

“I must say that I am surprised to see you,” said Anders.

Jamie smiled up at the man. He showed no fear when he looked the man straight in the eyes. “Your Highness, what is there to be surprised about? You knew that I would show up sooner or later for Caelane. You do have my brother don't you?”

“I have him but you won't be taking him anywhere,” said Anders.

“And why is that? Do you love him?” Jamie asked. “Please do tell me. I would really like to know if you love him or not. I want to know the reason why you won't return my brother to me since you have no intention of marrying him after you took away his innocence. I won't have my brother be your mistress when he deserves better.”

“I don't have to tell you anything, and Caelane is not my mistress!” snapped Anders. He pulled out his sword. “You are Sebastian’s consort. I will have you killed for stepping foot into my home!” Anders threatened, annoyed at Sebastian’s consort for asking him questions that he was not ready to answer.

Jamie smirked at Anders’ outburst. “You can kill me if you want to Your Highness, but may I ask what you will tell my brother once he learns that you killed me for your own selfish reasons? Do you really want Caelane to hate you for the rest of your life? If you already have an answer prepared for my brother, then you are welcome to take my life!” Jamie challenged the man.

Anders, mad with rage, shot out of his chair and marched right over to Jamie with the sword in his hand. He placed it right next to Jamie’s throat, his eyes searching for any sign of fear from the boy. “Why aren't you pleading with me to spare your life?” he asked with curiosity when the boy showed no sign of fear at all.

“Why?” Jamie asked in a calm and composed manner, his eyes looking directly into Anders. “Would it make a difference if I begged you not to? I highly doubt it. If you are going to kill me then no amount of pleading from me would stop you. I won't waste my breath begging for something that won't happen.”

Anders lowered his sword and handed it to his guard. The boy was either too brave or too stupid, he thought. He walked back to his throne and sat down in it once more. “I won't kill you boy but I want to. If I did I would lose Caelane,” said Anders he leaned back against his chair. “I'll let you see Caelane because I know that he misses you very much, but you won't be taking him anywhere without my permission. After that, you are to leave my castle immediately understood?”

“I'm grateful that you will let me see Caelane, but I am sorry to inform you that you will have to put up with me for a bit longer Your Highness. I will leave here once Sebastian shows up, but until then you are stuck with me.” Jamie said with a winning smile on his face. He had no intention of leaving until he got what he came here for, and that was Caelane and the story behind Sebastian and Anders’ feud.

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“Jamie, I don't know if you were brave or just too dense to see the danger you were in!” Nicholas remarked as they were being led to Caelane’s chamber.

Jamie let out a chuckle. “You worry too much Nicholas. I already told you that everything would be fine, and as it turns out, everything was just like I said. Nicholas I'm not dense nor am I brave, but when it comes to a man like Anders, it is better to put up a brave front than to show fear.”

Nicholas was confused by that remark. “What do you mean by that Jamie?” he asked.

“You and Eli kept telling me how much Anders and our king were alike, so I figured that if he was anything like our king then he probably....” Jamie stopped his explanation when he saw who was approaching them.

“Jamie what is with that look on your face? Aren't you happy to see me?”

“I would be much happier if I didn't see you Dad!” remarked Jamie.

“Don't you want to know why I'm here Jamie?”

“I don't need to ask to know that you are up to no good Dad,” replied Jamie. “So tell me Dad, how does it feel to be abandoned?”

Arian gave his son a small smile, “It sucks but I won't give up. Anders was mine first. I will never let Caelane have him!” He said Caelane’s name with hate and disgust.

“Caelane is your son. How can you say his name with such hatred in your voice?” said Jamie.

“He is no longer my son after stealing my man!” snapped Arian.

“Caelane never stole Anders from you Dad. He was never yours in the first place, and you must know this as well Dad that Anders already has a consort. You are nothing but a tool for him to use to get to my king!” Jamie snapped right back at his dad.

“That's not true!” Arian retorted angrily at Jamie.

“Wake up Dad and smell the truth. When will you learn that you can't have everything you want in life?”

Arian shook his head at his son. “Maybe you can't have everything you want in life Jamie, but I can and I will prove it to you.”

“I don't want you to prove anything to me Dad. I just want you to be happy but it looks like you will never be happy until you fulfill that selfish desire deep inside your heart. I hope that once you get what you want you will be happy, and you won't regret it later when you end up alone with no loved ones beside you to share it with.” Jamie snapped angrily at his dad. He looped his arm around Nicholas’ who was standing right beside him, listening to him trying to talk some sense into his selfish dad. “Lets go Nicholas. Caelane is waiting.”

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Caelane was feeling hurt and betrayed. All those feelings were directed at one person only, and that person was Anders. The feeling continued throughout the long day. He had not said a word to Anders or anyone else since Eli had left him there with the promise that he would return for him. He turned to his side and let out a sigh just as a knock came on his door. He turned his back to it and shouted out for whoever it was to leave him alone.

“I understand Caelane that you don't want to see me. I'll leave you alone then.”

Caelane recognized the voice from the other side of his door. He jumped off the bed and raced towards the door. He flung it open and was greeted by none other than his big brother Jamie, along with Nicholas. He wrapped his arms around his brother right away, “Jamie I missed you so much!” he cried out.

“I missed you too,” said Jamie with a smile.

“Still a cry baby Caelane?” Nicholas commented with a warm laugh.

Caelane ignored Nicholas’ comment and looked up at his brother. "Jamie are you here to bring me back?" he asked with hope in his eyes.

“Yes," answered Jamie.

“Where is Eli?” Caelane asked.

"Eli is sorry that he couldn't keep his promise to return back here for you." Nicholas answered that question for Jamie.

"You're not mad at Eli are you Caelane for not keeping his promise to you? Eli had his reason Caelane. If he could keep his promise to you he would."

“No I'm not mad at Eli. He did keep his promise to me Jamie, he sent you to get me in his place,” replied Caelane.

“I'm happy that you're not mad at him. Now why don't you let us inside? I need to sit down, my back is killing me,” Jamie remarked with a laugh.

Caelane laughed as well and let Jamie and Nicholas inside.

“Tell me Caelane, where is that brother of mine?” Nicholas asked when they all sat down around the round table in Caelane’s room.

“Don't be mad Nicholas, but I don't know where Devin is. I wish I knew because I miss him as well,” said Caelane.

Nicholas’ face was filled with worry for his brother. He hadn’t heard from Devin in a long time, and he was beginning to think that something bad had happened to his brother. He thought that Caelane might know where his brother was, but now all was lost. Where the hell are you Devin? he asked himself silently.

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“Devin don't be mad please!”

“I have every right to be mad at you!” snapped Devin, angry beyond words. When they arrived at the country of Serey two months ago, he found out the truth about Jay and soon found himself locked up in a god damn room like a prisoner. As it turned out, Jay never had a brother named Ray. So angry was he when he recalled it, that he grabbed a pillow from the bed and threw it right at Jay. “Get out! Get out! I don't want to see your lying face Jay!”

Jay let out a sigh and decided to ask the boy for forgiveness again tomorrow. He reluctantly walked out the door and shut it behind him. Damn it! Why did it have to be this hard to soothe an angry boy, he thought. A soft laugh got his attention. He looked up and smiled at his uncle Anders.