by S. L. Morgan
Lady Allestaine offered her a knowing grin. “I understand that you cannot reveal too much. Please do not let my questions pressure you.”
“If it isn’t our great—great—great—great—” Harrison frowned. “Forget it. Our niece from generations to come,” he said with a smirk. “I hear that you have managed to help this little man with his fear of being a time warrior!” he said as he ruffled Alexander’s hair.
“A time warrior?” she questioned.
“Uncle Harry told me that I am a bold warrior that can jump around in time like a zorflak.”
“Your Uncle Harry,” Levi said, coming up alongside Harrison, “is one to put crazy ideas in everyone’s minds. Come,” he reached for Alexander, “your grandmother has arranged a room dedicated to your enjoyment.”
Alexander bounded into Levi’s arms. “Why must you always insist on making naptime sound as if it were a delightful thing for us, Father?”
Levi chuckled. “Because it is a delightful thing. You all must rest to stay in happy moods and be excellent company for us.”
Lady Allestaine stood. “Come, I shall read to you all for a while and have your favorite treats sent up to the room.”
Alexander gave Levi a smug grin after Levi placed his feet on the ground. He took Lady Allestaine’s hand as she turned to gather the rest of the children in the room. Once the children were gone, the room quieted some, and it was only moments before everyone seemed to gather around where Jacinda sat.
“So, please tell us,” Harrison took a sip of wine, “how many more mutant kids are Levi and Reece going to produce?”
“Harry!” Angeline scolded him while the group laughed.
“It’s true! I am astounded that I am sitting in the presence of one of our descendants, and that is only due to Levi and Reece producing children with enhanced genetics.”
Jacinda grinned. “You, Harrison, are as delightful in person as what I have read about you in our books.”
“Please tell me that my exceptional battle skills have been placed in an instructional booklet to ensure future warriors learn and gain the proper training.”
Levi rolled his eyes. “Quit prying into the future.”
“I am not prying. I am merely ensuring the future of our warriors. We do not have the finest men and women as Guardians now because I sat around and did nothing.”
Angeline laughed. “Yes, you did all of it on your own.” She raised her cup of tea and addressed the group. “Shall we all raise a glass to Harrison Oxley’s greatest accomplishments, whether or not they have been documented?”
Jacinda’s excitement was overwhelming. She wanted to laugh, yet she wanted to cry at the same time. Even though these were her ancestors, she felt as though they were her close family as well. She focused on treasuring each and every moment amongst them.
“Lady Jacinda,” Isabelle surprisingly spoke as she sat across from Reece and Levi. “I am curious. Is it only by Levi and Reece’s children that all of these unheard of talents grow with the generations?”
“I’m afraid so.” She smiled at Levi and Reece. “Harrison is correct. Due to their union, Pemdas flourishes because of such abilities.”
“Papa!” Melinda cried out from the doorway with tears in her eyes.
“Well, if it isn’t the precocious and mischievous one,” Harrison laughed.
“Shall we start speaking of the little terrors that are following in their father’s footsteps?” Levi suggested as he stood and walked toward Melinda.
After he had taken his place next to Reece, Melinda hid her face in Levi’s chest as he reclined back into the sofa.
“And I thought I spoiled Elizabeth too much,” Navarre laughed. “Son, I must warn you, you will most likely be tied to this one for life if you allow her to control you like this.”
Reece smiled as Levi kissed the top of Melinda’s head. “Father, you are quite bold in suggesting that I am crippling my children with my love for them.”
Reece ran her hand along Levi’s arm. “Levi’s an amazing father. He’s been like this since the twins were born.”
Navarre smirked. “Both of you are about to have your hands full if you continue on like this.”
“Aren’t we here to celebrate Marian’s birthday, not offer me parenting skills?” Levi said as he looked down to Melinda, who was now sound asleep in his arms.
Navarre shook his head. “Much to learn, my son.”
Jacinda laughed. “Do not fear. Melinda will not be damaged by her father’s affections.” She glanced around the room. “Forgive me, but you mentioned Elizabeth. Is she not in attendance?”
“Lizzy is with her loving man Caleb, as he assumed his brother’s throne two years ago. Trying to pull those two away from that kingdom is like forcing Reece to sell her zorflak herd,” Harrison remarked.
Jacinda recalled that moment when the unexpected tragic death of Caleb’s eldest brother took place. It was the hardest decision he had ever made to leave the Guardians and rule the kingdom. It took the counsel of Emperor Navarre to help Caleb make the decision, and it was a decision that proved to be the wisest choice for Caleb and Elizabeth.
That evening when everything began to quiet down, Jacinda knew it was time to make her exit. After giving her farewells to all of the children, she requested a short conversation with Levi and Reece.
Reece held her tightly. “I feel as though you are part of our family. Your visit was short, but it was invaluable to us. Please, feel free to visit us again any time you wish.”
Jacinda grew more serious after Reece withdrew from her. “Unless there is a critical issue with the children, unfortunately, I cannot return. It is not an easy task to involve myself with our family in other time periods, as it could alter time and lives within those times.”
“That’s understandable,” Levi said.
“Please,” Reece looked into Jacinda’s eyes. “You mentioned that our other children will not be able to time travel, but they will have special abilities, too.” She pursed her lips. “Will you at least allow us the knowledge of what abilities they will possess?”
Jacinda studied the young couple for a moment and sighed. “I cannot divulge too much information, but I will tell you, their abilities will be strong. There will come a day when all of you will need to rely on them for the protection of Pemdas and Earth.”
“What exactly do you mean?” Levi said in a low voice.
“I thought we were finally at peace,” Reece said in a shaky voice.
“Do you understand why I risked traveling here and interacting with all of you?” Jacinda responded. “It is critical that you trust your children’s abilities, no matter what their age may be. Can you do that?”
Reece nodded and looked at Levi. “I don’t want to believe that we will face another enemy that requires special abilities to defeat.”
Levi’s eyes never left Jacinda’s. “Reece, we must always be prepared for any attack or threat on Pemdas. With all dimensions aware of our commitment to protect what The Key stands for, there will always be conflict.”
“Do not despair,” Jacinda said with a smile. “I ask you to embrace it. Embrace what you have been given with your children. You will always have peace, should you choose to fight for it.”
Jacinda offered them a short curtsey. “I must be going.”
Before another word was spoken, she was back in the palace, in her time. She marched briskly to her husband’s office.
“Jaci!” He rose up from behind his desk and walked toward her. “This is a lovely surprise. I was just about to send for you to surprise you with a private breakfast.”
“Julius, I must speak with you this instant.”
Julius led her over to his sofas. “Go on, then. What has you so serious this early in the morning?”
Jacinda informed her husband of the events she had been through being amongst Reece, Levi, and all of their ancestors. She was quite nervous, wondering if she had crossed any lines.
Julius turned h
er to face him. “You informed Levi and Reece about needing their children’s abilities?”
“I did.”
“Do they understand that these abilities will eventually be stronger than using the stone’s powers?”
“I did not inform them that the stone’s powers will soon be replaced, no.”
“They aren’t aware of the battle to come? The galaxies?”
“I spoke nothing of those events. I did not want to alter the way they handled any of it. I probably shouldn’t have said anything at all.”
Julius smiled. “You did perfectly fine. I believe they will be more prepared for what they are about to face than if you did not say anything.”
“Those children are the key to our future, Julius. The key to the future of Pemdas.”
Julius rubbed her arm and gazed out of the window. “Indeed they are, just as Jeremy and Aria are.” He kissed her forehead. “And just as you are, my empress.”
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It has taken me nearly two years to return to this series and the family of the Ancient Guardians Novel Series. Until recently this next book was known as the 5th book in the series, however, due to my following Alexander Oxley in writing about the ‘next generation’ in the series, I felt it was best to let Alexander have his own series that is loosely tied to the main series.
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Prepare to go on a new adventure with Levi and Reece’s son, Alexander. After traveling to the future to find an apocalyptic Pemdas, his mother being consumed by the stone’s power, Alex must derive a plan to save his realm.
When the enemy learns of these plans, Alex is cast out into another realm where he meets Kira. Kira is also working to reclaim her realm, and her hope is the Dragon’s blood that runs through her veins.
Together Alex and Kira form an alliance to save her world, and ultimately have Alex return home to defeat Stefon, the powerful man that orchestrated all of this.
Inwardly, Kira knows that the dragon’s that once served her people are now extinct, but she holds onto the idea that they will return and help fight the evil consuming her world.
Will the dragon’s return? It’s anyone’s guess, but Alex and Kira aren’t waiting for any miracles. They’ll fight and even die trying to save their worlds.
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Also by S.L. Morgan
Books by S.L. Morgan
Ancient Guardians novel series:
Season One: Levi and Reece’s story.
1. Legacy of the Key
2. The Uninvited
3. The Awakening
4. The Reckoning
Season Two: (Dragon’s Curse Series)
An Ancient Guardians spin-off series
1. Cursed
2. Marked
3. Dragon’s Fire (Late summer or earlier)
Prequel Series: “The Guardians”
Follow Levi and Harrison on their very first assignment in the short story: Twin Paradox
Holiday Books:
A Christmas at Pasidian Palace (An Ancient Guardians Christmas story)
The Rift Saga: (by Morgan and Ella Avery)
Book One: The Rift
Book Two: Rogue (December 2018 or sooner)
Book Three: The Veil (March 2019 or sooner)
Book Four: (TBA)
About the Author
Award-winning author S.L. Morgan was born and raised in California. After 29 years of living in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, there she and her husband began their journeys of moving throughout the United States. She currently lives in California, where she and her husband are raising their three children.
With her passion and love for Jane Austen and other classic romance novels, she was motivated to write a novel series of her own. And so, in October S.L. Morgan is currently starting a new series that will consist of novellas, she began writing Ancient Guardians documenting Levi and Harrison when they first started guarding on Earth. The novellas will bring readers through the many different assignments they face as they work hard to become promoted to guarding “The Key.” It is the author’s hope that you will enjoy embarking on new adventures and learn about Levi and Harrison’s history before the Ancient Guardians novel series began documenting them.
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It is my greatest hope that you enjoyed the Ancient Guardians novel series. Thank you, all of you, for being on this journey with me, and I hope you will find time to enjoy the new novella series following Levi and Harrison.
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