Chapter 70: Rose Is Missing
Mister Henry walked with brisk steps. He had already told the guards to search for Rose, and now he had to go and inform the crown prince she was missing. He had half hoped someone would tell him they had found her before he reached the crown prince but that was clearly not going to happen.
He was also very tempted to not tell the crown prince and instead join in the search for Rose, but if she had been missing since morning and the crown prince didn’t find out until the afternoon, Henry was already at risk of losing his position—not to mention if the crown prince didn’t find out until he requested her, then he might just lose his head.
Henry stood in front of the crown prince’s private study and knocked twice. He knew he was not to be bothered, as the crown prince and Prince Rylen were currently busy with matters that concerned the kingdom. He didn’t know many details about it, but his concerns were of the castle, not the kingdom, except when it somehow intersected with his duties.
A guard opened the door, and Henry walked into the private study. His palms were sweaty now, and the handkerchief was soaked. He tucked it into his pockets since it didn’t do much anymore.
They were seated at the desk, with Prince Rylen seated across from the crown prince, his head glued to the desk and even Henry’s presence didn’t change that. There were papers spread around the desk and a map. Caius held up a paper but pulled it away from his face as Henry walked in.
"Your Highness," Henry said with a bow and kept his head as low as possible.
"You know I am quite busy, Henry," Caius drawled.
Henry nodded. The crown prince seemed to be in a good mood. Henry had noticed this since this morning, and he was certain the news he was about to share would completely change that.
"Yes, Your Highness." There was still a lot of space between Henry and where the crown prince was seated, but Henry didn’t move closer. It was best to be near the door.
"This had better be important. Is this about my mother? Tell her I am busy, and I will come to see her before dinner."