SAMIEN'S POV

They stood before me, all thirty six of them who commanded our gallant army.

They looked fierce, their eyes stern and burning with passion. Their hands remained clasped to their sire as they kept mute.

“We cannot afford to be caught off guard especially now that we're certain Tiberius is planning something.”

I paused, allowing my words to sink in, then I forged on.

“He has given us three days before he acts, but we need to be fully ready. I need every commander to gather their men.”

They nodded in response as my voice pierced through their soul.

“The first to twelve battalions would be stationed at...