Bryan, Aiden, and Kira immediately rose from their seats, shocked by what they had just heard. They exchanged quick glances as each of them waited to hear what Morane would say next.

"What is it?" Aiden asked, stepping forward slightly. "What is the curse?"

"This is not a matter to be discussed here," Morane said with a shake of her head. "Please, come with me."

"That is true," Aiden said, nodding in agreement. "Alright, let's go."

At that moment, the maid Kira had instructed earlier came out ...