Finally, it was time. Finally, James stood on the elevated platform in the courtyard of Lavant manor with Eva Porter standing to his right while Jamie stood slightly behind and to his left.

Eva smiled as she watched James intently stare for the spot Edwin would step out and she giggled. “Relax, dear, he will be here.”

“I know, I just can’t help but be nervous,” James said as he shifted from one foot to the other. His magic spiked with his heart as he ...