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He’d already purchased a plain gold ring for Isabeth, but his mother’s ring went against it. As Ronan and Isabeth were admiring the rings, someone pounded loudly on the door and demanded entry. Isabeth jumped, startled, while Ronan chuckled and shook his head.
“I will admit that I have been part of those groups from time to time,” he said. “They only do this if they love you. As I recall, they did not do it when I married Marian.”
Blayth put his hand on Ronan’s shoulder. “Then this is already a good omen,” he said, looking between the pair. “We will mind the baby tonight. You two enjoy your evening.”
With that, he dropped his hand and looked at Rose, who moved towards the door. “Ready?” she asked him.
Blayth nodded. “Ready.”
What the men outside the door forgot was the fact that Rose was Jemma Scott Hage’s daughter. A more fearsome, loud, and courageous woman had never lived, so Rose threw open the door and began bellowing at them to clear the corridor in a manner that would have made her mother very proud. Rose had that aura of intimidation about her, so as she cleared out a gang of drunk and happy men twice her size, Blayth fell in behind her, laughing all the way.
That was the Rosie he, in fact, remembered.
Ronan shut the door when they were gone, laughing at his mother’s antics. He could still hear her shouting, chuckling when he threw the bolt and turned to his wife.
“What did you call my family?” he said. “Happy chaos? Sometimes it is simply chaos. But it is a good deal of fun.”
Isabeth went to him, falling into his embrace as the setting sun cast golden rays through the lancet windows. She kissed him sweetly, her hands in his blond hair, savoring the moment.
A moment she thought would never come.
“Tell me it will be like this forever,” she murmured. “You and I, happy and content, forever.”
Ronan was quickly losing himself in her sweetness. “It will be like this forever,” he whispered. “What does the necklace say that I gave you those months ago?”
“The one I never take off?”
“That is because I told you never to take it off.”
Isabeth chuckled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and he lifted her up easily, carrying her towards the bed. “It says ’Tis thee, my dear, that I adore, and will, my darling, forever more,” she said, fingering the pendant that had been front and center on her wedding dress. “I’ve memorized those words.”
Ronan glanced down at the beautiful pearl and gold necklace in her hand. “As have I,” he said. “My parents had a great love, once. Now, it is time for ours. You are my forever, my darling.”
Isabeth smiled. “And you are mine.”
In the light of the setting sun, Ronan and Isabeth found something they had both been looking for – that measure of peace that comes only with loving someone and being loved in return. A sense of bliss that comes full circle only once in a lifetime. A sense of peace that is only known by the few who have loved too deeply for words.
’Tis thee, my dear, that I adore, and will, my darling, forever more.
For the first time in her life, Isabeth knew what those words meant.
And so did Ronan.
* THE END *
De Wolfe Pack Generations:
WolfeHeart
WolfeStrike
WolfeSword
WolfeBlade
WolfeLord
WolfeShield
Children of Ronan and Isabeth
Maxwell “Max” de Brito
James
Rhori
Breton “Brett”
Ronan’s daughters with Marian:
Anne
Esther
Priscilla
The parents, children, and grandchildren of de Wolfe
(Note: Don’t be intimidated by these family trees – refer to them if you need clarification on a relationship)
William (deceased 1296 A.D.) and Jordan Scott de Wolfe (deceased)
Total children: 10
Total grandchildren: 75 (including 4 deceased, 7 adopted, 3 stepgrandchildren)
Scott (Troy’s twin) – (Wife #1 Lady Athena de Norville, has issue. Wife #2 Lady Avrielle Huntley du Rennic, has issue)
With Athena
• William “Will”
• Thomas “Tor”
• Andrew (deceased)
• Beatrice (deceased)
With Avrielle
• Sophia (with Nathaniel du Rennic)
• Stephen (with Nathaniel du Rennic)
• Sorcha (with Nathaniel du Rennic)
• Jeremy
• Nathaniel
• Alexander
• Seraphina
• Jordan
Troy (Scott’s twin) – (Wife #1 Lady Helene de Norville, has issue. Wife #2 Lady Rhoswyn Kerr, has issue)
With Helene
• Andreas
• Acacia (deceased)
• Arista (deceased)
With Rhoswyn
• Gareth
• Corey
• Reed
• Tavin
• Tristan
• Elsbeth
• Madeleine
Patrick – (Married to Lady Brighton de Favereux, has issue)
• Markus
• Cassius
• Magnus
• Titus
• Thora
• Kristiana
James – (Wife #1 Lady Rose Hage, has issue. Wife #2 Asmara ferch Cader, has issue)
With Rose
• Ronan
• Isabella
With Asmara (as Blayth)
• Maddoc
• Bowen
• Caius
• Garreth (known as Garr)
Katheryn (James’ twin) – (Married to Sir Alec Hage, has issue)
• Edward
• Axel
• Christoph
• Kieran
• Christian
Evelyn – (Married to Sir Hector de Norville, has issue)
• Atreus
• Hermes
• Lisbet
• Adele
• Aline
• Lesander (goes by Zander)
Baby de Wolfe – (Died same day. Christened Madeleine)
Edward – (Married to Lady Cassiopeia de Norville, has issue)
• Helene
• Phoebe
• Hestia
• Asteria
• Leonidas
• Dorian
• Dayne
• Stephan
• Pallas
Thomas – (Married to Lady Maitland “Mae” de Ryes Bowlin, has issue)
• Artus (adopted)
• Nora (adopted)
• Phin (adopted)
• Marybelle (adopted)
• Renard & Roland (adopted)
• Dyana (adopted)
• Alexander
• Cabot
• Matthew
• Wade
• Tacey
• Morgan
Penelope – (Married to Bhrodi de Shera, Earl of Coventry, hereditary King of Anglesey, has issue)
• William
• Perri
• Bowen
• Dai
• Catrin
• Morgana
• Maddock
• Anthea
• Talan
Kieran and Jemma Scott Hage
• Mary Alys (adopted) – (married, has issue)
• Baby Hage, died same day. Christened Bridget.
• Alec (married to Lady Katheryn de Wolfe, has issue)
• Christian (died in the Holy Land 1269 A.D., no issue)
• Moira (married to Sir Apollo de Norville, has issue)
• Kevin (married to Lady Annavieve de Ferrers, has issue)
• Rose (widow of Sir James de Wolfe, has issue)
• Nathaniel
Paris and Caladora Scott de Norville
• Hector (married to Lady Evelyn de Wolfe, has issue)
• Apollo (married to Lady Moira Hage, has issue)
• Helene (married to Sir Troy de Wolfe, has issue)
• Athena (married to Sir Scott de Wolfe, has issue)
• Adonis
• Cassiopeia (married to Sir Edward de Wolfe, has issue)
Holdings and Titles of the House of de Wolfe and close allies as of 1293 A.D.
Scott de Wolfe – Baron Kilham, heir to the Earldom of Warenton (Heir: William “Will” de Wolfe)
Troy de Wolfe – Lord Braemoor (Heir: Andreas de Wolfe)
Patrick de Wolfe – Earl of Berwick (Heir: Markus de Wolfe, Lord Ravensdowne.)
Blayth (James) de Wolfe – Baron Sydenham (Heir: Ronan de Wolfe)
Edward de Wolfe – Baron Kentmere (Heir: Leonidas de Wolfe)
Thomas de Wolfe – Earl of Northumbria (Heir: Alexander de Wolfe, Lord Easington)
Wark Castle (Wolfe’s Eye):
Larger outpost for the Earl of Warenton. Literally sits on the border between England and Scotland.
• Titus de Wolfe (son of Patrick de Wolfe), commander
Berwick Castle (Wolfe’s Teeth):
Massive border castle, strategically important, de Wolfe holding and seat of the Earl of Berwick, Patrick de Wolfe.
• Alec Hage, commander
• Edward “Eddie” Hage, commander
Castle Questing (Wolfe’s Heart):
Massive fortress, seat of the Earl of Warenton, Scott de Wolfe.
• Apollo de Norville, second
• Nathaniel Hage
• Owen le Mon
Rule Water Castle (Wolfe’s Lair):
The largest outpost in the de Wolfe empire, known as The Lair. At this time, commanded by Thomas “Tor” de Wolfe.
• Magnus de Wolfe, second
• Adonis de Norville, second
• Perri de Shera, son of the Earl of Coventry and Penelope de Wolfe de Shera (squire)
Monteviot Tower (Wolfe’s Shield):
Smaller outpost in Scotland, strategic. Holding of Troy de Wolfe.
• Brodie de Reyne, commander
Kale Water Castle (Wolfe’s Den):
Larger outpost on the England side of the border, strategic.
• Troy de Wolfe, Lord Braemoor, commander
• Troy also commands Sibbald’s Hold, former home of Red Keith Kerr (his wife’s father). A minor property commanded by son, Gareth de Wolfe.
Kyloe Castle (Wolfe’s Howl):
Seat of the Earl of Northumbria, Thomas de Wolfe.
• Christoph Hage, second
Roxburgh Castle (Wolfe’s Claw – unofficially)*
Large royal-held castle near Kelso, formerly manned by knights from Northwood, but awarded to the House of de Wolfe by royal decree for meritorious service to the crown. Volatile location, often attacked by Scots, and is manned by both royal and de Wolfe troops.
• Blayth (James) de Wolfe, Lord Sydenham, commander
• Axel Hage, second
*Note: Because of the extreme volatile location and nature of this garrison, Blayth (James) de Wolfe was given the title Lord Sydenham and the Sydenham Barony, a small but strategic barony between Wark Castle and the town of Kelso.
Carlisle Castle (Wolfe’s Fangs):
Massive and large royal-held castle, perhaps one of the largest castles in the north. Awarded to the House of de Wolfe by royal decree. Very volatile location, often attacked by Scots, and has changed hands many times in its history. The castle is manned by both royal and de Wolfe troops.
• Will de Wolfe, Lord Irthington, commander
• Hermes de Norville
Northwood Castle:
Massive border castle, very important and strategic. Belonging to the Earls of Teviot. Not part of the de Wolfe empire, but strongly allied to de Wolfe by marriage and blood. The Earl of Teviot is John Adrian de Longley, Adam de Longley’s eldest son. John’s mother is Cayetana Fernanda Teresita Silva y Fausto de Longley, Princess of Aragon.
• Hector de Norville, captain of the guard (also Lord Bowmont)
• Atreus de Norville, second
• Tobias de Bocage, second
Castle Canaan (Wolfe’s Bite):
The Earl of Warenton’s southernmost holding in Kendal, not directly related to the Scottish border but a source of additional troops if needed. Inherited the property when he married the widow of Castle Canaan.
• Stephan du Rennic, commander
Seven Gates Castle:
Seat of Edward de Wolfe’s Barony – Kentmere in Kendal that adjoins brother Scott’s lands at Castle Canaan.
• Isleworth House, Surrey
Hell’s Guardhouse (The Hermitage):
• Andreas de Wolfe, commander
• Theodis de Velt, second
Ravenscar (fortified manse near Scarborough):
• Ronan de Wolfe
• Christian Hage
Kathryn Le Veque Novels
Medieval Romance:
De Wolfe Pack Series:
Warwolfe
The Wolfe
Nighthawk
ShadowWolfe
DarkWolfe
A Joyous de Wolfe Christmas
BlackWolfe
Serpent
A Wolfe Among Dragons
Scorpion
StormWolfe
Dark Destroyer
The Lion of the North
Walls of Babylon
The Best Is Yet To Be
De Wolfe Pack Generations:
WolfeHeart
WolfeStrike
WolfeSword
WolfeBlade
WolfeLord
WolfeShield
The Executioner Knights:
By the Unholy Hand
The Mountain Dark
Starless
The Promise (also Noble Knights of de Nerra)
A Time of End
Winter of Solace
Lord of the Shadows
Lord of the Sky
Splendid Hour
The de Russe Legacy:
The Falls of Erith
Lord of War: Black Angel
The Iron Knight
Beast
The Dark One: Dark Knight
The White Lord of Wellesbourne
Dark Moon
Dark Steel
A de Russe Christmas Miracle
Dark Warrior
The de Lohr Dynasty:
While Angels Slept
Rise of the Defender
Steelheart
Shadowmoor
Silversword
Spectre of the Sword
Unending Love
Archangel
A Blessed de Lohr Christmas
The Brothers de Lohr:
The Earl in Winter
Lords of East Anglia:
While Angels Slept
Godspeed
Age of Gods and Mortals
Great Lords of le Bec:
Great Protector
House of de Royans:
Lord of Winter
To the Lady Born
The Centurion
Lords of Eire:
Echoes of Ancient Dreams
Blacksword
The Darkland
Ancient Kings of Anglecynn:
The Whispering Night
Netherworld
Battle Lords of de Velt:
The Dark Lord
Devil’s Dominion
Bay of Fear
The Dark Lord’s First Christmas
The Dark Spawn
The Dark Conqueror
The Dark Angel
Reign of the House of de Winter:
Lespada
Swords and Shields
De Reyne Domination:
Guardian of Darkness
A Cold Wynter’s Knight
With Dreams
The Fallen One
Black Storm
House of d’Vant:
Tender is the Knight (House of d’Vant)
The Red Fury (House of d’Vant)
The Dragonblade Series:
Fragments of Grace
Dragonblade
Island of Glass
The Savage Curtain
The Fallen One
Great Marcher Lords of de Lara
Dragonblade
House of St. Hever
Fragments of Grace
Island of Glass
Queen of Lost Stars
Lords of Pembury:
The Savage Curtain
Lords of Thunder: The de Shera Brotherhood Trilogy
The Thunder Lord
The Thunder Warrior
The Thunder Knight
The Great Knights of de Moray:
Shield of Kronos
The Gorgon
The House of De Nerra:
The Promise
The Falls of Erith
Vestiges of Valor
Realm of Angels
Highland Warriors of Munro:
The Red Lion
Deep Into Darkness
The House of de Garr:
Lord of Light
Realm of Angels
Saxon Lords of Hage:
The Crusader
Kingdom Come
High Warriors of Rohan:
High Warrior
The House of Ashbourne:
Upon a Midnight Dream
The House of D’Aurilliac:
Valiant Chaos
The House of De Dere:
Of Love and Legend
St. John and de Gare Clans:
The Warrior Poet
The House of de Bretagne:
The Questing
The House of Summerlin:
The Legend
The Kingdom of Hendocia:
Kingdom by the Sea
Regency Historical Romance:
Sin Like Flynn: A Regency Historical Romance Duet
Gothic Regency Romance:
Emma
Contemporary Romance:
Kathlyn Trent/Marcus Burton Series:
Valley of the Shadow
The Eden Factor
Canyon of the Sphinx
The American Heroes Anthology Series:
The Lucius Robe
Fires of Autumn
Evenshade
Sea of Dreams
Purgatory
Other non-connected Contemporary Romance:
Lady of Heaven
Darkling, I Listen
In the Dreaming Hour
River’s End
The Fountain
Sons of Poseidon:
The Immortal Sea
Pirates of Britannia Series (with Eliza Knight):
Savage of the Sea by Eliza Knight
Leader of Titans by Kathryn Le Veque
The Sea Devil by Eliza Knight
Sea Wolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Note: All Kathryn’s novels are designed to be read as stand-alones, although many have cross-over characters or cross-over family groups. Novels that are grouped together have related characters or family groups. You will notice that some series have the same books; that is because they are cross-overs. A hero in one book may be the secondary character in another.
