My lips trembled as I walked away, leaving the door unlocked. I live in a crowded apartment complex and never leave that door unlocked. Going b...ck to my bedroom, I was delighted to find the second document had finished printing. Reaching for my purse, I pulled out my driver’s license before picking up the second letter. As I taped my driver’s license to the letter waves of fear and excitement cascade through me. The note says, ‘Everything in the box is for you. Check the address. . ?" "Why do it?" Dave said, finishing the question for her. "You'd have to ask her."There was another moment of silence. Dave couldn't help but notice that a quick shot of Paul Eggerston appeared on the TV as he gave a statement to the press. It looked like campaign season was starting a little earlier than Mandy had predicted."The one thing that still bothers me, Daddy, is that Mom is mad at you. Apparently, very mad at you." That's still an understatement," he told Emily with a smile."So why. "It's with regret that I had to involve our allies in this internal affair." Kandra said.Thomas nodded, then slightly bowed, "As you said, it is far different ruling a kingdom, than having one. As my own emperor has said it can at times be more than frustrating."Kandra nodded his head, "so your emperor is learning quickly. It is good that he is far smarter than I thought he was at first." Thomas's face changed to anger at this comment. "Relax friend, I meant no offence, the fact that he is as. I smiled, telling her Hector was on his way, and the cousins expected them to arrive sometime late tomorrow morning. She was thrilled, and I could see the worry lift from shoulders. She gave me a tight hug and a brief kiss, before waving me out of the kitchen, so they could get back to work. No one showed up from Hector’s group for supper, but that was okay. We knew they were close.The six of us rode out for our morning ride the next morning, and headed south down the Camino Real towards Las.