A mess!

Chapter 24:

Lucas POV:

I woke up the next morning, the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. My hand instinctively reached out to find Lilian beside me, but my fingers met only empty sheets. Confusion clouded my thoughts as I sat up, scanning the room for any sign of her presence. "Lilian?" I called out, my voice filled with concern.

There was no response, and a knot of worry formed in my chest. I quickly got out of bed, my footsteps echoing through the empty room as I searched for her. "Lilian, where are you?" I called out again, my voice tinged with a mix of frustration and anxiety. I dressed quickly and went out .

As I made my way through the palace, I could feel the eyes of my men on me, their questioning gazes mirroring my own confusion. "Find her. Search every corner of this palace," I commanded, my voice firm but tinged with urgency.

Just as I was about to lose hope, Lilian's maid, Marisol, approached me with a look of concern etched on her face. She handed me a le