I heard two knocks on the door that abruptly pulled us out of our intense romance. I rolled my eyes. Couldn't he have a single minute of peace with her?

"Wait for me, Roxanne, I'm going to see who it is." I got up from his side and opened the door. Kane was pale, shaking his head.

"Sir, the ships have just been attacked. One was coming with the men destined for the mission and" Kane made a gesture of displeasure, as if he were going to throw up.

"What? Speak, Kane! What's the matter?" I shouted, clenching my fists, demanding answers.

"That woman sent a warning. But it's best...