Ancient bloodlines, slave markets, old laws—this conversation had it all, what is next? Michael thought incredulously.
He had stayed at the Winterborne manor for over three years, but not once had Melody or her parents spoke of his past, or the bloodline. It seemed to be a secret that they didn't want to disclose to just anyone.
"Yes, I was a slave before I became a noble…" Brian replied to Rudy, sitting back in his chair. He was wearing an impassive expression, perhaps worried that the teen would begin to ask many probing questions.
However, Rudy sat down a moment later and nodded calmly. "I was also a slave for almost three years…" he admitted, his voice slightly strained. "The headmaster was the one who saved me from that."
Brian's eyes lit up in surprise, clearly not expecting the admission.
"It must have been hard on you…"
