Living a quiet life in a remote village, Roland does not expect the arrival of the powerful warrior, Magnus, who speaks of fates and prophecies. Surely Roland can't be the lost royal prince who is destined to slay the evil sorcerer, Veronious, with a legendary sword. Roland doesn';t even know how to wield a sword.<br /><br />When Roland's identity is confirmed and danger nears, he flees with Magnus, who trains him for battle by day and teaches him passion by night.<br /><br />Just as Roland finds the legendary sword, Veronious learns Roland is the lost prince and casts a curse on him. The beautiful prince falls into a deep sleep, not to stir for a hundred years ... unless he is awakened by true love's kiss.

Waking the Prince

“You are a beauty, as I have been told,” Veronious said. “I think I will very much enjoy making a slave of you.”


“I am sure you are surprised to see me conscious.”


“A bit. I thought you far too young and isolated to find true love.”


Veronious smiled. “We shall see.” He had not moved from his place by the door yet and Roland had to wonder why. He flicked a hand toward the sword in Roland’s hands. “I see you have obtained Montcrief’s sword.”


“Do you know what the prophecy says, your highness?”


“It says that I am to destroy you with the sword.”


“Oh, no.” Veronious did take a few steps closer than. “It says that you will try, that we will have an epic battle, but in the end, poor Prince Roland will die.”


He shook his head. “Nay, I know the prophecy.”


“You have seen it with your own eyes?” Veronious asked.


He hesitated, for it was true he had not. Still he knew Magnus spoke the truth. He trusted Magnus with his life.


Chapter 23