In the safe house of Whereto's Governor's Mansion, Margaret clasped her hands to her chest as the incessant roar of cannon fire sounded from the direction of the docks. 0

With each deafening blast, an involuntary tremble coursed through her. Her father and brother were fighting there. Every explosion could mean their demise.0

"What can I do? What can I do to help them?" Margaret muttered with tears threatening to spill. Her anxiety and fear were near breaking point.0

Her mother, Kalytha, grabbed her hands and guided her to sit. 0

"Don't worry. Your father will handle this. We need to trust him. He is one of the greatest governors of Whereto, after all."0

"Mother, why would the governor of Albion Isles attack us?" Margaret asked.0

Kalytha let out a silent sigh. "It's a matter between men. Who can say for...0