Kings and Pretenders
August woke up with something on his mind besides the man sleeping deeply beside him. Slipping from bed quiet as he could, he pulled on his britches and made his way down the stairs and outside. Walking the grounds near the house, he watched as a beautiful sunrise began.
He was searching for something, and damned if he didn’t find it in the perfect spot. It was out back of the shed, not far off the laneway what overlooked the river, and while the gras
Hi, all! Just back in from a walk in the woods with Cookie. Walking though all the fallen leaves is so... magical. Cookie must have set a new land speed record.
Wheat grass seed to stabilize soil right away. Spouts in five days, and yes, I can seed with regular grass too this fall, but also likely need to seed after the spring thaw.
Thank you, Bruce! I'm very pleased to hear this. The story is not over yet, but this is a culmination of all the fears, hopes, dreams, and hardships they have gone through to get to this point. August understands just how much he was loved by his grandparents... and that they both deserve whatever blessings they've been given. Cheers, my friend.
Oh, I am so happy when someone new finds Morningstar! Hi, Luke! I hope you enjoy this as much as others have. You're right, there is certainly no escape as yet... but it is a long story with a lot of twists and turns. The story moves fast so be prepared.
Please remember to leave chapter likes/reactions if you don't mind. They provide great info for me. Cheers! Gary
Thank you, Neal! It felt like they were truly settled, didn't it? They know who they are, they love where they are, and they aren't being controlled by anyone else. Their freedom was hard fought, but these four men have arrived, and are safe and supported.
I posted this early Sunday afternoon, my time, and I've been mostly posting on Sundays as opposed to Mondays since I fell ill. But yeah, normally it was Monday for posting. Appreciate the support, buddy.
Woot! Thank you, my friend!! I appreciate this very much. These scenes are too important to shy away from, but they can be tricky to get right. Feels like I might have gotten this one right.
Thank you so much, my friend. I'm really pleased readers understood the importance of the marriage bed scene was, especially for Fletcher, who needed that traditional step to happen. Yep, they made it work, and that's the thing about love... there's no way to do it wrong if it involves such deep feelings. Clumsy or awkward is just being human.
Happy too you liked the horse scene. For a moment, time didn't exist for August and his grandfather.
Thanks, Patrick! it is almost like the homestead hasn't lay fallow for the last four years. They can start up where Harriet left off, and that is truly a blessing. I agree they have found everything they want at Barnswallow, and four hardworking men will soon have it thriving again.
That last scene was a perfect end to a long but perfect day. Our boys are proper hitched.