Disciple, Part IV

Kate can't avoid the simple truth any longer; as much as she loves Kiefan, he's now the king and his duties leave him precious little time for her and their newborn son. Kate's husband Anders, the ne'er-do-well knight, is the one who kisses her cheek every morning and soothes the baby to sleep on his shoulder. Kiefan's protective jealousy still casts a shadow over her life. He would gladly throw Anders to the wolves if it will keep alliance negotiations from collapsing. Their homeland despe...