Xavier arrived at the palace to find Mia and Alpha Chado waiting for him. Being the alpha of security, he had been on the shores along with a dozen of the king’s men on guard, focusing on the ships coming from Foth. Their duties were to report the advancement of the ship so they wouldn’t be caught off guard.

His presence now meant that the ships were not less than a few hours away from shore.

“It is time to move to the black cove.” Alpha Chado said.

Xavier didn’t have to be told twice before gathering the rest of the king’s men in the palace together to depart.

They...