At Hindman Manor, Lock Heart Pack Kingdom of Cordon
Bartos and Bella exchanged meaningful glances as they waited for comments from their parents. They went silent as soon as Bartos finished his narration. It was agreed beforehand that Bartos would explain the situation because Bella had no patience in doing so. She tended to summarize or cut things short.
Chancellor Talon, their father, spoke first, his voice tinged with disbelief. "This is… too much to handle. Osman is alive and is now the King of Helion, his true name being Amon. And you," he continued, turning his attention to Bella.
"You're telling me that your sister's Ritual of Marking will take place tomorrow? Are you two playing some kind of a joke on us right now? Because this is not funny at all!" their mother, Livia, interrupted with a dark expression.
