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

"You are quite skilled at finding people," Emberline said after the pause that settled between the two.

"I know a few people, they owe me some favours" Nicholas said with a general neutrality.

"Favours find you people?" Emberline questioned again.

"Somewhat," he said. "Though they aren't much use in many of my needs"

"Mr Michael Linton's murderer," Nicholas said with a sort of sing-song tone that unnerved Emberline.

"Your brother?" She made another inquiry.

"The true heir to the Linton name" Nicholas announced.

Emberline felt herself silence in his face, she had no snide remarks to make about this, she felt nothing but pity for him. More than he did.

"When did it happen?" Emberline inquired, she could barely decipher how to approach the topic.

Medicine