Ronan arrived first. Lazarus immediately left after handing over their horses to the guard on patrol. Ronan asked Lucas if Arielle was done with her work and the man said the queen was getting ready for dinner. He walked towards his office and accidentally saw William passing by to go somewhere else.
"William?" Ronan called, and it made William stop in his place due to surprise.
William took a step back then turned to the king with an awkward smile on his face.
"You're here? Shouldn't you still be at the academy accompanying Irene and Aimee to have dinner there?"
William rubbed his hands anxiously, trying to figure out how to explain things without making Ronan angry.
"Um... I'll explain later, but we did come back early. I have something to do. So now I have to go. I promise to be back before dinner," replied William hurriedly.