In the Flesh
“Duncan mumbled through his cut and swollen lips. “I’m sorry. I—I didn’t realize—”“Liar. I told you the cost would be grave if you touched her again.” Wulf threw his brother into the corner in disgust, then turned to the captain of the palace guard. “Contact General Petersen. Tell him His Highness, Prince Duncan, will be joining the infantry. He is not to receive special treatment or consideration. He’s to go through Basic Training with all the other new recruits. Once he’s graduated, I want him... to be given the most undesirable assignments for the next three years. I expect weekly reports on his progress directly from the general.”“God, Wulfric. No,” Duncan moaned, curling into the fetal position.The king stepped forward. “The thrashing you gave him is enough. He’s your blood!”“Don’t remind me, Father. It’s not something I’m proud of at the moment.”Wulf bent over Duncan, struggling to restrain his fury and helpless frustration. “You have no idea how lucky you are that you didn’t succeed in your plans for Katie.”MoreLess
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