Karmen and Katelyn ended up encountering each other in the eastern corridor of the palace, nearly walking into one another.
"Your Highness," Karmen said immediately, giving a quick, deep bow before lifting his head.
"Were you coming from seeing Noah?" Katelyn asked, already knowing Karmen often checked on the pup.
"Kind of," Karmen replied easily. "How have you been, princess?"
"I've been well. And you?" Katelyn returned the courtesy.
"I'm good too. Please," he said, stepping aside and lowering his head slightly to give her space to pass. Katelyn took a step forward but paused, sensing a very familiar scent, it was Sage, and it felt like he was quite close.
"Karmen, it's been a long time since I last saw you," Sage's voice echoed in the hallway, making both Katelyn and Karmen turn sharply in his direction.
"What are you doing in the palace at this hour?" Katelyn asked, genuinely perplexed to see Sage arrive so early in the morning.
The Jealous Mate
