After Luke's departure for the Blood Dominion, Lester entered the drawing room in haste.
"Your Majesties," he announced breathlessly, bowing low. "Lady Juniper is leaving the palace."
"What?" Raidan's voice cut sharply through the room. "Why?"
"Prince Dominick has rejected her and ordered that she leave before evening," Lester replied. "No one knows exactly when it happened."
Mabel rose abruptly from her seat, disbelief flashing across her face. "Where is Dominick now?"
"He left the palace not long ago," Lester answered. "He was seen driving away."
Mabel turned to her husband, concern furrowing her brow. "I will go and check on Juniper. You should speak with Dominick when he returns."
Raidan nodded. "Inform us the moment he comes back," he instructed.
"As you command, Your Majesty." Lester bowed again and withdrew.
When the doors closed, silence lingered for a moment before Raidan exhaled heavily. "Nick acted too hastily," he muttered, his expression hardening with worry.
