*Axel’s POV*
I only had enough time to stop and grab a shirt before meeting with General Green and the king. I was anxious to see the king too, so there was no point in telling General Green that I needed a shower. I wanted to get this conversation over with.
I curled my hand and lightly tapped General Green’s door with my knuckles. I switched my weight from one foot to the other as I waited for someone to answer. Several guards along the wall looked me over suspiciously before facing the opposite wall again. Within a few seconds, General Green was pulling the door open and stepping to the side to let me in.
“Beta Barron,” he greeted me as he motioned towards one of the chairs inside.
“General Green, always a pleasure.” I replied, walking inside to find King Bancroft behind the desk
