The head priest licked his lips and craned forward to look at the child, his hands clenching the sides of his chair to hold himself upright. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Zvn1Be0bO 維尼
"Father, we ask to bless her and have a proper ceremony," LeVane spoke in a low respectful voice. His head was still bowed. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXjBFTNAOR 維尼
The priest reached out and touched the child's smooth head of blackened hair. This roused the infant and suddenly her eyes were open, bluer than sapphire 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BI74Hsy3f 維尼
"Tch!" the priest jerked his hand back and stood up in surprise. He pulled his hand back. "A witch?" he questioned. His eyes were startled as he clutched his hand in fear of the unknown.8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUFYPQNKuR 維尼
"No, father," Kreta reassured with tears in her eyes. "An angel!" she declared while embracing the child to her bosom. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdBQ0SjBUg 維尼
The boys heard what happened and rushed forward to defend their own. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJiHeWFn8a 維尼
"Don't hurt her!" Nolan stepped forward. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxcvgoKRKa 維尼
Arlen crossed his arms.8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡISo3lFF9wh 維尼
"No! She's our sister!" Keenan said bashfully.472Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dDDOmbYmk
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"Mine!" Hadin declared. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpv3BBpmNO 維尼
LeVane stood up and waved his hand to silence the boys. The priest sat back into his chair with a displeased face. Kreta turned to stand behind the boys and had them bow in respect for what they had done. 472Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcYSIbtpw5
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"Father, please, I know what the people think and what you have heard. Aye, it is true, but she is ours... I swear it that the Star of Fortune was low the night we found her. It was meant to be," LeVane reasoned. "Look at this child. She is beautiful, and she came at a time my family needed her most."8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡwEyqqYWik8 維尼
The priest sat up straighter and signaled for LeVane to continue. LeVane was a respected man and swearing on the Star of Fortune had to mean some words of truth.8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡszzFdiZTt4 維尼
"This is but an infant. This child can grow and learn to be part of the church. Give the ota a chance. Why deny a child to the gods? Father, you are a priest of mercy and good fortune" LeVane persuaded while knowing exactly which words would soothe over the priest's pride. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡJucX4VOHJS 維尼
"--And such a pretty thing is sure to have a suitable husband to donate to the church," Kreta added tactfully. She bounced the child up and down in her arms and gave the priest her best convincing smile. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEsKV5oXDE 維尼
The priest relented and made the sign of the cross in agreement. "Let it be done," he bobbed his head decidedly. "Next service we will have a full ceremony by the river! Let's welcome this child of fortune, as I am a priest of fortune!" 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPT2L8j8Hl 維尼
"Oh, bless thee!" Kreta thanked. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3tjau59hGJ 維尼
LeVane kissed the Father's hand and the family left feeling very grateful. With the priest behind them it would force the people to welcome Mira. 8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6PGaYdbQJ 維尼
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Here is part 2. Just wait for the drama in the next chapter!8964 copyright protection468ＰＥＮＡＮＡXc4SpvqK3b 維尼
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