Being General of the Second Army came with many benefits, but also some disadvantages. One of the many disadvantages was the constant need for secrecy. Every stolen glance from across the room, every words whispered in his study late at night, and every hidden touch had to be concealed from prying eyes and curious minds.

Even now, as Aleksander stood in front of the War Table, his arms crossed and his dark eye staring down at the map.