Royce continued to stroke her hair. “And what would that be?”
Brithwin’s smile grew. “In seven months, you shall be a papa!”
“I am to be a father.” His brows drew together. “Is it too early for you? You almost died. How do you feel?”
Brithwin laughed. “I am fine, the babe is fine, and never forget, God is in control. We must only trust Him.”
Royce cupped her chin with his hand as he gazed into her eyes. “I love you.” He gently pulled her toward him and brushed his lips over hers.
“Oh, Royce, I love you. I could not be happier than I am right now, here in my two favorite places.”
Royce raised one eyebrow. “I know this is your favorite place—that is why I brought you here. But where is this other favorite place?”
Brithwin drank in the man who filled her with so much joy. “Why, wherever you are.”
Author’s Historical Note
John Wycliffe, born in 1330, was a lay preacher, university teacher at Oxford, and reformer in England. Wycliffe, a dissident in the Roman Catholic Church and extremely influential amongst the people, gained followers known as Lollards. These followers preached biblically-centered reform along with speaking out against the clerical. Wycliffe’s belief was that if individuals understood the bible it would lead to moral living where the church taught that salvation was only gained by taking the holy sacraments. He also believed that a godly person was more important and morally superior to a wicked ordained cleric. He didn’t believe the church should be rich and have luxuries, but should be more like the church of the apostles. John Wycliffe and the Lollard campaign was a precursor to the Protestant Reformation. Wycliffe was one of the first to challenge the papal authority over secular power. His and the Lollard’s beliefs were considered a threat to the Catholic Church.
Debbie Lynne Costello has been writing since the young age of eight. She went to college for journalism. She enjoys medieval settings and settings set in ninteenth century Charleston, South Carolina. She loves the Lord and hopes to touch people's lives through her stories. Debbie Lynne lives in the beautiful state of South Carolina with her husband of 35 years, their 4 children, their Tennessee Walking horses, Arabians, miniature donkey, four dogs, and cat.
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