’ ‘Oh, yes… both personally and professionally. Things are going much better at work now. I may even be up for a promotion!’ ‘That’s great... Robert!’ ‘As for the personal side… well, I’ve been able to open up to you and to several other ladies I’ve met socially.’ Gemma made sure Robert’s eyes were closed before frowning at that news. She wanted the younger man all to herself. ‘It really feels good to be able to talk with a lady and know that a shoe isn’t going to drop — or an anvil won’t land on. “Your thoughts, sub-Commander?” Gust asked me.“Unsure as to the need for a face-to-face meeting,” I replied with a slight frown.“Ah, protocol,” he nodded. “Plus, it puts a human face on those from whom we may request aid.”“I see,” I nodded, recognising the truth of it. “Not sure why I’m here though, other than a learning experience.”“You’ll be my second-in-command, as well as my trouble-shooter. Expect to be busy,” he chuckled.“Yes, sir!” I replied with a salute.“Now, come with me and I’ll. He made sure the books and investments stayed up to date and proper and had a few other talents. He used to be a Hunter until he displayed some very non-mortal talents and his former colleagues started hunting him. Not sure what he is, but then again neither is he.Elayna is my head bartender, she was working here when I bought the original bar and I expect she’ll be here long after. She is also a vampire and I respect her as much as Sam so no generation or clan, however she’s been around for a. Dissection? Terminated? "But Sir!"She could see the captain held no mercy in his eyes. Tristan's fate was sealed. She clamped a trembling hand over her mouth, and with one last snort of contempt, the captain turned and walked out shutting the door behind him. By bringing him she had as good as killed him herself. She sat down staring at the blank closed door. Her vision blurred, tears stung her eyes, and emptiness engulfed her. Several minutes later a guard appeared and she was marched down to.