Putting his hand on his son’s shoulder, he said, “I haven’t told you this story because it will jeopardize your life if the wrong person finds out. Men will come to the village and kill you. Can you keep a secret? A secret that you must guard with your life.”Draigh nodded.“Your mother was a princess, the daughter of King Legell. When the usurper Gallenden attacked the castle, the king gave me the task of keeping the princess safe.” The boy didn’t say a word, just stared ahead. The father ruffled his hair. “This doesn’t change anything between you and me.”
“Who am I? Does that make me a prince?”
“No, it makes you the king.”