Chapter 38 Mykal stood on the empty beach. In his mind he called out to his mother. He had heard her screaming before, but could not respond then. She was on his mind. Her safety. He called out to her again, but there was no response. He assumed more of King Cordillera’s ships reached land, and that enemy knights stormed the Ridgeland Port. He would have to go there. His parents may need his help. He only hoped he wasn’t too late. Chasing down Cordillera would just have to wait. Mykal! It was his mother. He heard her. He took a second and closed his eyes, and sighed. He wasn’t sure if he’d hear her voice again. All the hoping in the world meant nothing. Her voice inside his head was at least confirmation that she was alive. Are you okay? There were so many! They are headed for the cas

