Free Celtic Rain (The Battle Raven Series) by Isabelle Stewart

sequence. Being an archeologist she knew that if she did it might end up very badly. The “Mummy” movies popped into her head. This is cursed, that is cursed, everything is cursed . She held in a laugh and decided to get serious.
    “If I agree to and assuming you expect me to fight. You will have to explain what is really expected of me and of Kedryn.”
    “It will be all explained when we get to the Duir Plain. General Ruark will have a war counsel when we arrive. I am positive he has got a plan figured out already. You having a son was never figured into the plans so we will have to adjust them a bit.”
    Lara felt her emotions begin to boil as she thought of Kedryn being in a bloody battle. “I don’t want him to fight.”
    “That is not up to you or us.” Aodhan said.
    “I’m not a baby anymore. I already know how to fight. I’ve basically been training since I was five. I know how to use a sword.” Kedryn defiantly said.
    She looked sharply at him. “Not in a war zone.”
    “Do not worry. I sense some of your fighting spirit in him. If it makes you feel any better we will have him do the sideline fighting and leave the front lines to the veterans.” Eion said
    “If you have not noticed Kedryn is not a boy anymore. He is on the edge of manhood.” Aodhan said.
    “He’s my son and it’s my job to protect him.” she looked at Kedryn and thought, yes he is a man. Oh God help me. She looked to Kedryn and gave in letting out a defeated sigh.
    “You are right. Even after all we’ve been though getting here it’s all still like an impossible dream to me.” Lara said shouldered her pack. Her emotions were running wild at the thought of Kedryn being in a bloody war.
    Eion walked over to Lara and put his hand on her shoulder surrounding her in a calming light. When he felt her relax and the confusion slowly fade off of her he backed away from her.
    “I cannot tell you exactly what is going to happen and everything that is expected from you. It was foreseen that your decision will affect the outcome. Other than that it is up to the choices we all make.” Eion turned and walked back to the portal arch.
    Lara walked over to where Kedryn was standing at the opening of the cave. She stopped by Kedryn’s side and glanced at Eion who was touching the runes in what looked to be a pattern.
    To her surprise Eion was speaking an ancient Celtic language she recognized from the handwritten book her grandmother had given her. It had been passed down through generations and never realized how important it was until now. Lara put her arm around Kedryn’s shoulders and squeezed.
    “I’m sorry. I know you aren’t my little boy anymore it’s thought of you being man enough to be in a battle brings out the overprotective mom in me.”
    “I am almost seventeen.” he said annoyed.
    Kedryn stepped away from her and walked up to where Eion was standing in front of the portal. Lara glanced at Aodhan who shrugged and he offered his arm which she took he led her over to where Kedryn stood.
    “It is ready.” Eion said and he signaled for them to step through the portal to the other side.
    The portal didn’t look much different to Lara but what did she know. “Here we go.” Lara muttered under her breath and noticed her hand was shaking as she pushed some hair behind her ear.
    From behind her Aodhan leaned forward and whispered in her ear. “It will be ok.”
    She leaned back against him to calm her nerves and glanced over at Kedryn who gave her an apologetic look.
    Lara whispered back to Aodhan. “I believe you.”
    Aodhan stepped around her. “I will go first just in case something unfriendly is waiting on the other side.” He walked through the portal before anyone could object. After a few heart pounding seconds he popped his head through. “All clear.”
    Cautiously walking up to the portal Lara watched as Kedryn walked through and looked back at Eion. She took in a deep breath and stepped through with Eion