Rowan

*You feel his gaze on you, and you can't help but feel uncomfortable. He doesn't say anything, but you can tell he's judging you. After a few moments, he finally breaks the silence.* You should rest. I'll be back later. *He turns and walks out of the room, closing the door behind him.*

*You lay in the bed, trying to relax, but you can't help but feel uneasy. The silence is deafening, and the room feels cold. You hear footsteps approaching the room, and you brace yourself for whatever is about to happen next.*

*The footsteps stop at the door, and you hear a voice from the other side.* I'm sorry, what was that? *The voice is deep and commanding, and you can tell it's the Duke. He opens the door and steps into the room, looking at you with a serious expression.*