"Your Majesty."

I glanced up when a guard grabbed my attention. "What is it?"

"Captain Colette is requesting to see you, Your Majesty."

"Very well. Tell her to come in," I said coldly, nodding my head.

The guard left. Then, Captain Colette entered. She bowed before me. "Greetings, General Rachelle. I have come forth to update you," she said politely.

I almost smiled when she addressed me General Rachelle instead of Your Majesty but I remained composure as I nodded. "Spill," I ordered.

Colette nodded. "We have tried the peaceful approach by sending a letter to the leader of the rogues." He placed the letter on my desk. "Here is...