"It's been days, and we still can't find any traces of His Highness or Lady Riona," the Knights Commander reported, his voice laced with frustration. "It's as if they vanished into thin air without anyone noticing."
The Duchess's expression turned grave. "We must find them before the Imperial Family and Duke Ashbourne get wind of their disappearance. The consequences would be catastrophic."
The Commander nodded. "Understood, Duchess. We'll leave no stone unturned. We'll find them, no matter what it takes."
The Duchess sighed, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for answers. "But where could they be? It's as if they've disappeared into another world."
*****
Meanwhile, in a cozy little apartment, I was trying to rouse Kieran from his slumber. "Get up, how many times do I need to tell you? You're not like this. Why are you being so lazy?"
