Ezra's Second Chance

Of Thrones and Legacies

Aria made a full recovery and the mess at the jail was swiftly handled. Ezra and Aria got their long, extended honeymoon. A month traveling various, tropical places.

Upon arriving back home, the King called Ezra into his office. "I have a proposition for you," he began.

Ezra sat back, interested. "Yes?"

"You've shown some serious leadership skills and an ability to problem solve. Your gut instinct has been on point as well. That's a valuable asset. I want to put you in charge of security, next to Ransom. He has a big job, he's wanted a partner for awhile. You've served me well as my bodyguard, but I feel you'd do better as chief and it's a safer job for the husband of my step-daughter."

Ezra was torn. He'd worked hard to get where he was. Bodyguard to the King was a highly esteemed p