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... ished walls of the Duke’s private chambers. The night was silent, save for the distant crash of waves against the fleet’s hull. The rhythmic sound should have been grounding—familiar—but tonight, it did little to settle his thoughts.

Thaddeus sat at his desk, fingers steepled, golden eyes focused on nothing in particular. His mind, however, was far from still.

Everything felt strange. Unfamiliar, despite the fact that the situation should have been a relief.

His daughter, ...

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