Reign of Resurgence: The Edge (Kingdom of Destiny Book 2)

By Andi Neal

The Edge is the second episode of Reign of Resurgence, the first thrilling volume of the Kingdom of Destiny series. Kingdom of Destiny is a fantasy thriller short story series that will feature three volumes.

Kingdom of Destiny:
A recent college graduate finds himself in an alternate world he never knew existed. Dealing with castles, kings, and betrayal, he will have to use his considerable wits if he is going to face his fate in the Kingdom of Destiny.

Reign of Resurgence:
Struggling at a crossroads in his life, Tristan has no idea who or what he wants to be. Until he is mysteriously thrown into the baffling but extraordinary kingdom of Barico. When a sudden and unexpected battle for the crown propels the kingdom into turmoil, Tristan finds himself uniquely qualified to aid the royal family in their Reign of Resurgence.

The Edge:
Having witnessed the betrayal that has rocked the kingdom of Barico, Tristan finds himself accused of conspiring against a slain king. But he refuses to let it stop him. With Baricoan farmer Ryder as his loyal companion, he sets out for the menacing land to the north to seek the only thing that will save them all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andi Neal
• Release date: Jan 4, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310972874

Andi Neal

Andi Neal grew up as an avid reader and devoured books of all genres in her younger years. Finding her passion for writing in college, she was drawn to the fast paced plots and daring, enthusiastic characters that drive her novels today. Her debut novel, Unraveled, began her trademark style of thrilling action and adventure.

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REIGN OF RESURGENCE:

The Edge

ANDI NEAL

Reign of Resurgence: The Edge

Copyright 2015 Andi Neal

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in the critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Cover Design by Andi Neal

Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

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About Andi Neal

Dedicated to Joseph, a genuinely extraordinary young man. May you always let your heart guide you, for it beats strong and true.

CHAPTER ONE

The entire kingdom of Barico mourned the loss of its king. Those who could flocked to Castle Lochlain to pay their respects. And so many whispered. Not only the loss of a king. But his son as well. The successor to the throne.

Who would rule Barico? Many predicted the chief advisor would step forward to claim the throne. Perhaps the queen would rule. Or would chaos reign in their peaceful kingdom?

Shaylin heard a few whispers from the servants in the castle as she passed. But her heart hurt so much, she couldn’t even confront them. Her father. Her brother. They were dead. Killed.

She closed her eyes. And Tristan. The man who had appeared to them so mysteriously. So many lost. Kale. The names of the fallen Royal Guard flipped constantly through her mind. But the pain that threatened to consume her was the loss of her father and brother. She didn’t know how to handle such loss.

They had been attacked. She’d been so anxious when her father had announced the raids in the Innswick villages to the north. That Northern pillagers had crossed their borders. She could remember still her brother’s carefree words when she’d voiced her concern over them leaving the safety of the castle. We’ll be perfectly safe.

They’d ridden out to find the raiders. To bolster the people. To show the people that their king did indeed care. And it had killed them.

But why had the Northerners crossed into Baricoan territory? Why now? The question rolled constantly through her mind. There hadn’t been disputes between Barico and the North for nearly a decade.

Rhea sat silently on the bench beside her daughter. Neither spoke. Penley and Walt watched from the other side of the inner courtyard. Walt’s hands fisted as he tried to conceal his rage. He didn’t face the man who would temporarily take the throne. To rule until a decision was made, Penley had said.

The queen was in no condition to rule. Grief had struck to her very core. She sought comfort in her children. Not the kingdom. Penley’s words, Walt thought resentfully. His daughter had made no such claim. But her grief had taken her will to dispute those words.

But Walt knew the truth. He’d always known Penley for the man he was. Coward, Walt hissed between gritted teeth. You couldn’t even kill him yourself.

Penley regarded Walt with calm eyes. A king doesn’t have to kill with his own hands, he replied coldly. His soldiers do it for him.

When Walt’s fury filled eyes turned on him, Penley held up a hand. Think before you act, old man. I don’t wish your daughter or granddaughters any harm, but if you force my hand, I will have no choice.

You need them, Walt growled. If anything happens to them, the people will turn on you. Your brother’s soldiers won’t be able to hold them back.

Penley motioned to one of