Kelan was in a heavy discussion with Creon when the knock at the door interrupted them. Creon wanted the V’ager ready to go at a moment’s notice in case there were problems. Kelan was updating Creon about where most of the Valdier fleet was at the moment and making some additional changes to repositioning some of the warships closer to the Sarafin and Curizan space borders. “Come in,” Creon called out without looking up from the holovid in front of them. “I’m sorry to disturb you, my lord, but I need to speak with Lord Kelan for a moment,” the warrior said quietly. He stood near the door at attention, waiting for permission to speak. Kelan turned with a frown. The frown deepened when he recognized the warrior as one of the guards assigned to protect Trisha. Had something happened to her

