*Julian*
EARLIER THAT EVENING
Lucas had gone inside in search of Nathan. Julian had a feeling he should go after him. But hadn't he made it clear he didn't get involved in other men's business?
He surveyed the dwindling lines. It seemed that the majority of the troops had received their assignments and were now just sitting around, enjoying the evening for a little while. That was nice. There was something about the camaraderie before deployment that he always enjoyed.
He should be out there, on the field, visiting with his men. He ought to be soothing nerves and joking with soldiers. It was the life he was built for. He was bred for military excellence, and that was where all of his natural talent lay.
But he couldn't shake Lucas' concerned expression. He couldn't shake the way Natha
