The Fed- eration had put an end to the monarchy more than two hundred years ago and today his family ruled nothing. He closed his eyes trying to dispel any thoughts of might-have-beens and would-have-beens finding no comfort there. He remained hopeful his spirit intact despite all that had happened the re- siliency that had seen him through so much still in evidence. He did not intend to give up. There was always a way. He just wished he could discover what it was. He dozed for a bit lost in a flow... read more
