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Why Did Nightburn's Attempt To Find Sophee?

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The next morning, Nightburn awoke to find Sophee in his quarters, sitting in the chair by his bed. Why she was there, he already knew. She was a beautiful woman and if she had a mind to, she could turn almost any man into a quivering imbecile, and although she had been trying to seduce him for years to secure the position as his queen, he remembered one of the reasons why his father had failed. A mistake, he had sworn not to repeat because over time, he had learned to trust no one.
Even though he knew why, he was still interested in what reason she would give for her presence so he asked anyway, “Sophee, why are you here?”
She quickly stood up to answer. “I came in to awaken you, my Lord, but it seems you are already awake.”
He ignored her seductive innuendo. “What time is it?” Nightburn sat up, yawned and stretched.
“It’s early, my Lord.”
“Have we set sail?”
“No, but the crew is making the final preparations as we speak with the remaining supplies brought aboard shortly. Soldiers have been carrying supplies down to the hold all morning, and I suspect we will set sail within the hour.”
“Thank you, Sophee.” Disappointed but not discouraged by his dismissal, she bowed and left his room.
Getting up, he …show more content…

His crew worked efficiently and within minutes, the Silver Talon was under way. The crew members not busy with the lines and sails, were preparing the ship’s cannons. Alarmed when flames engulfed the remaining moored ships, Commander Vyoxx informed Nightburn that he had ordered all remaining water craft burned to render them useless to the Tresval army, and that is when Nightburn knew he had selected the right man to be his supreme naval commander. Commander Vyoxx had also ordered his remaining troops to quietly leave the city for a predetermined location to regroup, knowing full well if caught, General Cross would execute them for their allegiance to

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