Marco sat at his desk annoyed as the council representative, Hash Veron looked at him seriously, “If she wishes to entertain ALL her options, then she may.” Shrugging, Marco agreed, “IF she did. She doesn’t want s**t to do with him. End of conversation.” Hash narrowed his eyes, “He wishes to formally approach her, but is afraid to do so out of fear of war or being attacked. Now tell me, King Marco, will you attack him if he comes on to your lands?” Marco sat back in his chair, “No.” Hash stepped forward, “Will you attack him if he offers Alianna something you can not?” Scoffing Marco assured the older man, “I can tell you now, he can not, and will not. But no, I won’t attack him.” Standing, Marco glanced out at the water with yachts docking. Private choppers and jets landing making him

