Inside the conference room, only a few people were present, which greatly surprised Bellarine. She was used to facing at least twelve people inside the meeting rooms given their importance in the ministry.
However, Duke Aeromore was not present and the first Prince was absent as well.
Bellarine was only on good terms with Hawkbridge as of now, so she exchanged greetings and sat down on her designated seat.
This was the first time for her to appear before the central ministry after that incident back in the Duchy. There were still rumors circulating but as usual, the Crimson Witch cared about none.
"Amelia returned home if you don't know," Bellarine informed him, since Hawkbridge had been recently moving around mostly and had no time to show his face back home.
Gideon heaved a long sigh, a blend of exasperation and weariness being expressed in that single breath, as he responded,