“Why is it taking so long to find her?!” Igneous shouts as General Tao gives the reports of the cold leads they had been following for the past two weeks. Since Talia’s disappearance, the entire kingdom has been in an uproar. Search parties spread out over every province in Ignis and Castro. Each nobleman and woman had to report suspicious activity in their areas and investigate any person they did not recognize. The jails are full of foreign traders and merchants that Lucian has to speak with one at a time. Still, no one can find a trail that leads to Talia. “Son, you haven’t slept in days. Your temper is flaring and you cannot be rational right now.” King Astar says, putting a gentle hand on his son’s shoulder. Igneous shrugs him off. “If these idiots can’t find her, I will!” He shouts

