The Lair of the Undead

"You look better without a beard!" Narses whispered in his native language when the Second Prince passed him.

The comment was the first thing that almost managed to make Lex laugh, but the Prince managed to maintain his composure, glancing again at his brother. Her brother did this boldly when he was euphoric or drunk, but Narses didn't look drunk.

She was also so thrilled to see him!

A little afar, almost blurred in the background, she noticed Prior Reuben, staring at the Prince with an unreadable face.

But 'Alexander' didn't care. He was the Prince Regent, after all.

"Narses Dallassenos, we have a few things to talk about. Join the first mass in the castle chapel, early in the morning, and we'll talk a little bit soon after!"

"I'll be honored, Your Highness!"

Narses appropriately bowed in respect of the invitation, and Alexa even heard her brother say to Alexander, "Brother-in-law, you are lucky to have married this woman!"