The Kneeling Knight
The dusk of moon slowly crept in. The rain fell. A young
woman dashes towards the chapel, running swiftly, runs her
escape across the long stretch of land, running with all her
might. Fast approaching the door of the chapel, she pressed
onward toward the door. Just as she makes it to the door, the
sun goes down with a quick lapse. She strikes at the door
hard, pounding her hands in turmoil, with exhaustion, she
falls to the ground, beneath her, the flat cold stone, rain
drenching upon her chilled body. She sat still, huddle in the
corner to keep warm, her breathing holding steady until her
heavy eyes could not stay open.
The door opens as Pastor Connor Drake sees a young woman
huddled with eyes closed against the door, but sees no one
else. He grabs for the chain to ring for help.
A few moments later, Liam, picking her up from the cold hard
ground, nearly limp and cold in his arms, bring her into the
chapel for safety, lays her into the guest room’s bed. The
warmth of blankets around her. Tauna, Bren, look her over.
Bren-“Thank God, she’s still breathes.”
The young woman awakens to her surroundings.
Bren sees her. “ You’re awake. And how are you feeling?”
The young woman, reflected her memory. “ Am I safe?”
Bren, welcoming her. “Yes.”
Tauna walks in. “Oh, she’s awake.”
Bren inquired. ”And what is your name?”
The young woman, realigned in bed. “I am Princess Mariam of
Avlon.”
Tauna, amused. “A Princess. We don’t get to see that very
often.”
Princess Mariam, “ Who rescued me?”
Bren, “Well, it was my husband, the pastor of this chapel that
had found you. But it was Detective Liam Niles that brought
you to this bed.”
Princess Mariam. With gratitude, “I must thank them.”
Liam, following Pastor Connor into the room.
Bren, reshuffled her position. “Connor, Liam, this is Princess
Mariam of Avlon.”
Liam, gentleman. “Blimey.” He sat next to her in care.“
Princess Mariam. I need to ask you some questions. Please tell
us what happened.”
Princess Mariam, in sadness. “I am to marry a man I do not
love. I ran to hide from him, but he pursues to seek me. ”
Liam, focused. “And who is this man you speak of?”
Princess Mariam tilt her head down. “His name is King Edwin.
I was promised to marry him from my parents, the tyrant. So I
escaped to seek a happier life.”
Liam, steadfast. “Anything else?”
Princess Mariam, quiet. “No.”
Liam, satisfied with answer. “Right. That will be all for now.
Give Bren your parents’ phone number, she will notified them
of your safety. Connor and I must go back to business. Check
on you later.” He kissed Tauna on her lips. They leave the
room.
Princess Mariam view her in question. “Detective Niles. Is he
your boyfriend?”
Tauna, realigns herself sitting position in comfort. “Yes. And
always will be. He’s the love of my life. I feel in love with him
the day walked into this castle. I trust him with my life and
whole inner being. And now. My own son has heart for a girl
of his dreams. Breyen McKenzie. She’ll make a wonderful
addition to the Drake family. Devon tries so hard to tell her
his feelings, but somehow his tongue gets in his way of truth,
but she sees right through him with great insight. Markings of
a true lady of the chapel. If only he could just control his
mouth to not let it ride over to kiss her.
Bren, smirks. “Yes. And he’s got competition of two other
men.”
Tauna smiles with her.
Princess Mariam, intrigued by all circumstances.