The main entrance of the Alpha's mansion was silent.
The young man and the three young women who stood before it were huddled together after an equally silent journey back from the Festival.
It was usually a carriage ride but they had all silently unanimously agreed to walk home.
Zeeb looked at them, a question in his eyes.
"Do I trust you to get to your rooms safely?" he asked.
They nodded in unison, and he returned the gesture. He wanted them to have a moment alone to process what had happened with Dorianna, believing they needed it.
"Good night then," Zeeb said, a joyful smile cracking across his face. "And a happy new moon to you."
He walked away without waiting for their replies, leaving Isolde, Selene, and Blaize to look at one another.
A hopeful smile appeared on Blaize's face as she positioned herself between the two other women, leading them into the mansion.
