One hour later
I checked my phone one last time before getting on to the plane. Still no word from either Aaron or my mom. Were they okay?
When I arrived in Copia a few hours later, the sun was already setting. I took in my soldiers from the rooftop of one of Beaumont House’s towers as they were preparing to lay down their lives for our city. The Crimson Mercenaries had already joined the rest of his army in preparation for the impending war.
Now, more than ever, we couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. With both Aaron and my mom not responding to me, I was on edge. I had every confidence in my army and its capability, but I was still hoping that they could somehow avoid it altogether. Copia could weather the storm, but how many people would lose their lives in this futile war?
"Heav
