(Author's POV)
"Grandfather, are you~ … are you really feeling okay?" Fabian asked, trying to make sure. Although Jacob was acting his usual self, Fabian was well aware of how his grandfather was good at hiding his pain.
There was one time, around 10 or 12 years ago, when he was on a secret inspection. He went out alone, not even taking Chris with him. And on his way back, he saw a female vampire being mobbed by a few rogue members of the bear clan who held a grudge against the vampires. It was one fragile vampire against thirtyish, burly, vengeful bears. As a virtuous king, he had to intervene. And so, he did.
The battle wasn't tough at all by his standard, and obviously, Jacob won it in the end. He would have left unscathed, but the female he was fighting to rescue took out a sharp wooden stake and instead, sneak an attack on him. She was an accomplice, and it was all part of the plan.
