Melenially

⚠️This is a sequel to an ongoing book (Nicholas Vials; The Case Of Michael Vials)⚠️

Baldwin James Alburn, the only living heir to the Alburn family, is the definition of upright and moral. It's just that corruption is only a fire fueled by events that erode one's conscience. 

From his sacrifices for Emberline and his efforts to better the world and the duty he holds to uphold the Alburn name. There still remains a yearning for revenge. A bloodthirsty, scolding, cold desire. 

Nicholas Vials, on the other hand, is the definition of deceit and opportunism. His actions suggest that he doesn't plan on improving his repute. However, he has taken on a path of great peril. To take away the authority from those trying to kill him.

And to find Emberline. 

Yet, neither Baldwin nor Nicholas wield control over their schemes. Like grains of sand in a desert, time slips through their fingers, leaving them grasping for control in a world where nothing is as it seems. Their only hope lies in uncovering the undisclosed—a secret that may hold the key to their salvation or seal their fate forever.

Or perhaps it is hidden in plain sight

Unkept Promises

"I am sure it was him!" The Professor was loud, his thunderous voice echoed in the room. His stiff finger pointed directly at Nicholas, who was seated before him.

"There is no need to make such conclusions, maybe there is an explanation Nicholas would like to issue" Eva said calmly.

"No, I did it" Nicholas answered simply. Eva sighed in response, she had taken enough of this same routine.

She stood from her seat, a measured poise in her manner as she negotiated, "he does that to get on your nerves Charles, I doubt he has been outside the castle walls at all!" Eva said, not knowing how wrong she had been, and how Charles knew she was wrong.

"Don't try to get him out of this one Eva! You said if he did any such thing, you wouldn't fall in my way to send him home!" His voice echoed in the room. Eva's face fell in remorse, her eyes softened to his anger and all she could do was look back at the boy who was chewing on his nails now.

Weird family.