In another world...
Carlton stealthily crept through the palace garden, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and trepidation. He knew he should avoid Alaric at all costs - the last thing he wanted was to be the first empress in history to lay a smackdown on the emperor! Especially not with that infuriatingly smug grin plastered across Alaric's stupidly handsome face.
Just then, a flurry of whispers reached his ears from around the corner. It sounded like some gossipy maids discussing their lord and master.
"...did you hear? Emperor Alaric has been running around like a lovesick puppy trying to find Empress Carlton!"
"...I know! Apparently he even abandoned his royal duties to go chasing after Empress again."
