The room was tense. Helga and Lila looked at those there as the next person spoke.

“Important things happened tonight; June just came of age and was publicly rejected by the clan head. It could only be one of the two,” the old man asked with a frown.

“It is both,” Lila said, stepping forward.

“We have not come by our will, but the will of the Young Lady,” Helga said and the room became tense.

They were both June's blood related Aunts and also her guide so calling her “the young lady” meant this was official.

“And, what does the young lady want?” Carson asked.

“We are leaving the...