Bellindaâs frustration was palpable as she glared at the indifferent faces around her.
âWhatâs with those reactions? I just revealed my secretive, mysterious past, and thatâs all I get? Why isnât anyone surprised?â
â...â
The others exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond, until Kaor broke the silence with a blunt outburst.
âWho doesnât know youâre an assassin?! You lead the manorâs assassination unit! If youâre going to spill secrets, at least tell us how you know that weird guy who sent the letter!â
âI was about to, but your reactions ruined my moment!â
âYour leader? Killed him? Couldnât this just be an impersonator?â
Bellinda, now calmer, nodded slightly before countering.
âMaybe. But what would be the point of impersonating someone nobody knows? None of you recognized the name or the symbol, so why go to the trouble?â
âFair point.â
Ghislain agreed. It didnât make sense to impersonate someone obscure. The name âMelkirâ and the crescent moon symbol didnât ring any bells for anyone but Bellinda.
âBut are you certain heâs supposed to be dead?â
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