FLASHBACK TEN HOURS EARLIER Princess Francesca’s POV “Chess!!” Ralph calls out playfully from inside. “I’m coming! Keep your hair on!” I shout back in reply with a smile, watching Gabriel as he walks down the alleyway towards the busy street. I make my way inside and close the doors tightly behind me, securing each lock and hatch in place carefully. When I turn around, I almost jump out of my damn skin to see Ros, Ralph and Remy all staring at me with enormous smirks on their faces. “Yeah, yeah…” I chuckle shaking my head as I walk towards them. “He is a very impressive young man, I’ll say that. Are you sure he is a Commander for that asshole?” Ralph asks, crossing his fingers hopefully. I let out a puff of air and nod my head. “He is but hopefully not for long. Remy are