Recent content by Willard Brudenell

Willard breathed out through his nose, processing what his wife had said. It was true, wasn't it? He'd tried not to think of it - not to think of the terrible leverage held over his family. Originally, he'd believed that he would be able to furnish his own guards and protection. Over the years...

Willard's eyes followed his wife as she rose, semblance of a grin returning to his genteel features as he saw her return to a form he hadn't seen so often lately - that of the stoatess who'd all but co-ruled the Imperium with him, fearless and more determined than he'd been at the height of all...

Willard sighed softly. “In Bouillabaisse still? Not many. Maybe some business associates from the old days – I’d say a couple of them would still admit that they owe me. But not fighting beasts. Not since Yirel passed, anyway.” He winced slightly at the memory of Bloodnose. His longtime...

The male stoat winced, looking back at his youngest son as he made short work of the latest cinnamon roll to fall victim to his cute little paws. He'd not given the little beast enough credit. Cheeky indeed. But how could he be mad with the little scamp? It was true what Emilia said. Willy...

Willard would have scolded his youngest son for the language and impertinent confectionery consumption, but he was too enamored with his wife to break away. Instead, he took the time to appreciate her beautiful features, savoring her gentle touch as she explored his body. All the years...

Willard smiled down at his son, the spitting image of himself from decades prior. Well, he had more cheek than he remembered having, but that was good. “What’s this? Trying to take my pastry? Why, you haven’t even finished the one you’re eating!” Voice full of mock scorn, the older stoat...

It had become something of a routine. In the morning, the stoat would set a kettle to boil, for tea or coughee, whatever struck his or his wife’s fancy that given week. It was the sort of thing a house servant would normally do, but Willard appreciated the task. It brought him out of bed with a...