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The Last Thing
Alex tried to keep his attention focused on the discussion being held at the security council, but the session had gone on longer than usual and he found he was getting irritated. Not that it was an unusual circumstance for him but he seriously had better things to do right now than pander to the whims of a bunch of lords and ladies. The bulk of the responsibility for the coming conflict rested on his shoulders, not theirs. Most of their valuable input had occurred weeks ago. Lately it was just a rehash of what they had already discussed. He was spinning his wheels until they could find the Order’s hideout, which was the cause for the majority of his frustration.
“All of the men that can be spared across the realm have been recalled, Your Majesty. I think you’ll find t
