Chapter 199: Occupation
The Commander led the men out to deploy the soldiers, while Prince Alex poured a round of drinks.
"We’re going to need this, and then you should get a good night’s sleep. I will be up all night dealing with military deployment orders, so you two can take care of the polite politics tomorrow morning." The Prince instructed.
"Are you not calling your Advisor up?" Dominic asked.
Prince Alex shook his head. "He is watching over the second regiment for me, and he’s got a communication device to send me messages about what happens outside the city.
It’s critical that he remains where he is."
Alexis and Dominic finished their drinks, then the Princess dragged him to his feet as Prince Alex cleared his throat.
"There are servants here, Sister. They can help you prepare for bed."
Alexis sighed, then motioned for one of the blushing and quietly giggling maids to join her.
"You two are going to give my father a heart attack when he reads the reports, you know that, don’t you?" Prince Alex sighed.
His hair was tousled from running his fingers through it, and dark bags were already beginning to form under his eyes. The events of the day hadn’t been easy on him, but he was planning to stay up all night to sort out the military deployments anyhow.
"It’s not our intention. We just got into the habit as we were travelling, and it’s become routine." Dominic replied.
"Sit and drink. The maids will gossip enough already. Since we have a bit of time, we should discuss a few important matters about your courtship." Alex insisted.