Raven suppressed a chuckle. He had never caught a cold in his life, but seeing Seraphina worry over him was endearing. "Okay, I'll keep that in mind," he said, conceding to her concern.
Preparations for the journey to Marquis W proceeded steadily.
For the Duke, packing was straightforward, given his frequent participation in wars. However, for the Duchess, it was a different story altogether.
The news that the Duchess would be traveling to a cold country for several days threw the entire Duchy into a state of emergency.
The servants were deeply concerned, knowing that such long-term travel would be challenging for their delicate Madame, especially with the severe storms forecasted. Their worry was palpable.
"What should we prepare first?"
"What if you feel cold during the journey?"
"Madame, what if you become tired from the rattling carriage?"
"Fur! We must order the warmest coat to keep you comfortable in the carriage!"
