Saul didn’t know whether to be indescribably happy or deeply sad; both warred within his heart.
“Flavius, I am grateful for the freedom you offer me, but I know that my place is where my heart is. I am not going to leave you alone, my friend, in the hour you need me the most. I am going to be by your side for as long as you need, and for as long as we both please.”
Raising his eyes to Saul, Flavius tried to smile. “That’s why my father ordered you not to tell me the truth; he knew I would do something like this. You should have obeyed him. I am going to be exiled from Rome.”
“We could not forecast what would happen. Marcus Tiberius had his reasons for asking me not to tell you, and I had my reasons to tell you. I don’t know whether I was wrong or right. This was what your gods wanted for you, and there was nothing you could do to avoid it. Maybe your gods wanted me to tell you the truth. From now on, we need to rebuild our lives. Concerning punishment for the murder of your wife, perhaps you will face only temporary exile. You have to stand on your feet and walk your path, but you won’t be alone. I will always be by your side if you let me,” he said, holding his hand tightly in his.
“What are you going to do with Caius?” Saul wondered.
“I don’t want to think about it anymore. He will meet the destiny the gods have reserved to him, and I hope our roads will never meet again, Flavius replied mumbling exhausted.
A long path strewn with obstacles stretched ahead for Flavius. —to forgive himself for what he did and to explain it to the world—His strength lies in the blind youth next to him—his friend, sent by the gods to light his way.
Acknowledgment
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About the Author
Hello! This is the end of the book, and I hope you enjoyed it.
I was born in 1973 in a small town in Italy. In my career, I’ve edited and wrote several scientific papers on geology and engineering, with emphasis on final disposal for spent nuclear waste. However, I come from a very complex background. I graduated from the Art Institute of Perugia (Italy) but pursued further studies in geosciences and environmental geosciences. I am passionate about photography, and I love observing nature and human’s societies from every perspective.
Through my novels, I aim to propose a new way to look at human relationships, cultures, and beliefs.
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Other Books
A Tale of a Rough Diamond:
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The Ghosts of Morgan Street:
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Deadly Deception (trilogy):
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