The Talk!
As Julian and Sandra descended the stairs, their attention was drawn to Arlo's conversation with Roy and the others.
Hearing what was said, Julian's expression shifted from a neutral one to one of deep concern, his pale complexion making him look all the more pitiful.
Constantine County was not just a place where he resided; it was his home, his birthplace. It was a place he was willing to die for. Although his memories of that place were not all fond, his father and brothers, who didn't treat him well but still meant the world to him, still lived there. The mere thought of something happening to them was enough to make his gut knot and his heart ache.
Julian had long known that the world was not as simple or peaceful as it seemed on the surface to a commoner.
There were forces at play, forces that wanted to control and dominate, forces that were willing to destroy everything in their path.