Man at War – Excerpt No. 294

Whatever Janus had been before the war, it was not soldier. He’s like a brilliant lawyer, someone who saw the law as sacrosanct.

“What about the reports from the German lines of a vampire attack?” Janus said.

Aelred was not backing down, but Marc was not particularly phased. Carabines were a threat, but he doubted anyone here had the combat experience to be effective.

“The same who harbour vampires in their lines?” Marc asked. “They instigated our involvement and suffered for their hubris.”

Aelred took a step forward, further putting himself between Marc and Janus. This irked Marc as Janus would be his first objective. Cut off the head…

Black and white dramatic photograph of three British Army officers in a tense standoff inside a stone fortress courtyard at night. Two officers in peaked caps and uniforms aggressively grab each other’s arms while facing off, as a third senior officer with medals stands between them, watching intently. Other soldiers observe from the background. The image has a vintage aged white border.

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