An hour ago...
Rowan hurried down the corridor, trying to catch up with Carlton. As he turned the corner, he found himself alone in an empty stretch of hallway. The usual royal guards were conspicuously absent. clenched his jaw, frustration evident across his features as he scratched the back of his head.
"Where in the world did Duke Carlton disappear to? I hope nothing's amiss..."
It was then that he realized Kastiel wasn't trailing behind him as expected. Furrowing his brow in thought, Rowan scanned the area for any sign of Kastiel's presence.
As he pondered whether to wait for Kastiel or continue searching for the duke alone, a distant figure caught his eye - Kastiel sprinting towards him with urgency etched across his face.
"Rowan!!!" Kastiel called out breathlessly as he drew near. "Where's Duke Carlton?! Did you lose track of him?!"
