"...Commander?"
He lifted his eyes from the list laid out in front of his eyes. It wasn't even late, but the black circles under his eyes were concerning to his assistants. The Prince looked like he hadn't slept in days, and it was most likely not too far from the truth. His complexion was even paler than usual, and his lips even a bit blue, a rare fact for a vampire. He brushed his black hair back, now long overdue for a proper cut. He didn't have time for that, though.
The soldier took a step in, and did the military salute.
"They are ready for you, Sir."
He nodded, and rolled up the paper in front of him, handing it to the general next to him.
"Take care of that", he said in a deep and low voice.
No one around him said a word, just nodding.
He walked out of the tent. The ca
