We all sit in the room with a nervous energy surrounding us. There are others in the room, but we are kept away from them for the time being. When Lucas enters the sitting room, he is only followed by Cadence; the Royals with him in his office must have left. Liam leaves us and joins them at the door.

“Liam, Cadence,” Lucas turns to them and has orders for a lockdown, “send the army to sweep the island then station them at the border. I want everyone on complete lockdown until ...