Chapter 72

Arthur POV Flashback continues

“He’s just a boy!” it was too loud, the voice echoed in my ears, i would recognize that voice anywhere. It belonged to grandfather, yet why was everywhere still dark and why couldnt i move my body.

“He’s my son!!” another voice argued back and cold sweat breaks down my back. Father. He was here and he was with grandfather.

“You almost drowned him, if luella hadn’t called me the boy would’ve been dead.” My breath hitched and a sharp intake of breath followed making the room fall silent.

“He’s awake, leave Henry, i dont want you to be the first thing the boy sees when he wakes up. You’ve done enough.” The only thing that followed was the marching footsteps which dissapeared.

“You can open your eyes Arthur, he’s gone.” His soft words had my eyes open and the soft fragrance from Grandfathes suit calmed me down. The light in the room were on and from the darkness outside, it was night already. How long had i been out for?

“What happened?” I asked as i tried t