After Kael

The night air was cool and crisp, and Kael could see the mist rising from the gardens as he made his way through the darkened corridors. He kept a sharp eye out for any signs of movement, but the castle seemed deserted.

As he reached the garden, he saw a figure waiting for him in the shadows. It was Lady Ophelia, her face pale and anxious in the moonlight.

"Kael, thank you for coming," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of the wind rustling through the trees.

Kael nodded, his heart pounding with excitement. "What is it, Lady Ophelia?" he asked, his voice low and urgent. "What did you want to tell me?"

Lady Ophelia hesitated, glancing nervously around the garden as if she feared being overheard. "It's about the child," she whispered. "I... I don't know if it's Lord Laurent's or... or yours."

Kael's eyes widened in surprise. "But you told me earlier that it was Lord Laurent's child," he said, his voice confused.