Lucien’s POV
“The eastern patrol needs to be doubled for the next two weeks,” Selena was speaking, her finger sketching over one of a number routes etched onto a large map. "Intel indicates King Jubril's troops are still testing our defences.”
"Yes Lady Selena," Marcus said and made notes with respect. "Do we need to contact the southern pack as we have planned?"
"Already arranged.” She looked up and saw me standing in the doorway. "Lucien. Perfect timing. I was just wrapping up work on the security procedures you ordered me to implement.”
The security precautions I had requested but which due to my convalescence we had no time to organise adequately. That Selena had not only managed them but enhanced my plans with tactical suggestions I hadn’t thought of.
“Thanks,” I said, and meant
