One Who Waits

Al'a Solaris only wanted to prove his worth to his father when he delved into forbidden magic. Now, he must die at his father's hand, to restore honor to his bloodline. But the blade his father wields is also his final hope -- if only Al'a can discover its secret and master the fire within.

Previously published in the Tantalizing Tidbits Anthology, One Who Waits is a short story prelude to Blood Dawn, John Robin's forthcoming epic fantasy novel.