Legendary Warrior (Warrior 1)

“Claims you are the best mapmaker in all the world.”

“And that you can speak several languages,” his mother added.

“I speak the truth proudly of the woman I love,” Magnus said, squaring his shoulders as if ready to defend, though a smile showed he joined in the good-natured teasing.

Catherine slipped her arm around Reena’s. “I wish a moment with my new daughter.”

Magnus and James walked off, leaving the two women alone.

“I wanted to thank you,” Catherine said.

“For what?”

Tears pooled in Catherine’s eyes. “For loving my son.”

Reena smiled. “He is easy to love.”

“Not many would agree, and I had feared that because of all that had happened to him his heart would turn cold.”

“How could you think that?” Reena asked with surprise. “It is because of you he can love so strongly. You protected him, took him away from harm and kept him safe until he was old enough to protect himself. He never once doubted your love, and that love taught him to love with courage.”

“You are all that Magnus claims you are, and I am so proud that you will be my son’s wife.” Catherine hugged Reena tightly.

The two women returned to the men. James and Catherine joined hands and walked in front of Magnus and Reena.

Magnus and Reena locked hands. Magnus made certain they walked more slowly, when Reena suddenly stopped.

“You are all right?” he asked anxiously.

“Aye, but I have something to say.”

Magnus grew anxious; Reena’s tone was serious.

Reena took both his hands in hers. “The heavens shine brightly above us on this beautiful day, and I want to pledge my love to you here and now and let the heavens know that I will love you forever; and no matter what happens in our life my love for you will only grow stronger with each passing day. When my time is done here I will take my love to the heavens and wait for you, and never ever stop loving you.”

Magnus stood speechless, and tears threatened his eyes. He reached down and cupped her face in his hands. “You and I will go to the heavens together Reena, for I could not live one day without you, my love for you is that strong. I pledge that love here and now and forever.”

They kissed, sealing their love, and the heavens shone down upon them.