Security at the royal rest pod discovers His Highness slipped out alone during a sensitive phase and orders a lockdown and search. At Luprea University Anton confronts Karlie for leaving without notice after finding her with another man; Jerome, identified as her brother, leaves when asked. Karlie admits she quit the Scotts and is now lowborn; Anton insists he will protect her and become the most important person in her life. An officer warns Anton his scene is making things hard. Gael, humiliated by Karlie, vows to teach her a lesson, leaving their safety unresolved.