Sneak Peak to Sequel of The Jewelled Kingdom

Jewelled Heritage- Book 2

Morning Day 1

The dim light of early morning was seeping through the drapes giving the room a fairytale quality. It had been designed with great care for a much-loved child. The stars on the wall sparkled in the new dawn light and the array of stuffed animals gathered on the window seat appeared to be waking as the light moved over them chasing away the shadows. In the centre of the room stood a tall oak crib over which hung a mobile of colourful stuffed animals.

The slightest of sounds came from the hallway door. Gradually it opened enough to let a someone slip inside to become just another shadow in the room. The door was pushed almost closed again. After waiting a moment to be sure that no sound came from the crib, the intruder moved quietly toward it. He stood silently looking down at the sleeping baby. Even in the dim light from the curtained window, it was easy to see that this was a beautiful child with raven black curls. He was lying on his back with his fists up beside his head. The blankets had been kicked down to reveal him dressed in a sleeper decorated with a lion holding balloons. Lying beside one upraised arm was a cuddly stuffed black bear. The shadowy figure stood unmoving over the child and minutes passed before a hand reached down to rest on the baby’s head. Quiet words could be heard if one listened very closely and then the hand was withdrawn. The baby’s sleep continued undisturbed.

Now silent, he bent down over the rail and attached a paper to the headboard of the crib. Long, slender hands reached down curling under the sleeping infant and lifted the child, blankets and all, leaving the bear behind. Tucking the baby into the crook of his arm, he crossed to the door. The stealthy intruder opened it a crack to check that no one was about. When satisfied that all was quiet, the man carried the child from the nursery and rapidly disappeared into the darkness at the end of the hallway.