Outside the Stark residence that night…
Ethan and Isabella stood by the entrance, facing each other with their hands wrapped around one another as they stared into each other's eyes.
"Alright, babe. You have to go now." Ethan said, smiling. "The agent should have reached house morgenstein already"
Bella had a soft smile on her face as well. She leaned closer and they both shared a brief passionate kiss.
When they separated, Ethan turned his attention toward his father and gave him a nod.
Nathan then walked closer to Bella, stopped and said, "Just another reminder, the talisman on your arm is maintaining a continuous flow of mana between us. Whatever you do, don't interfere with that flow or disrupt your mana in a way that destabilizes the channel. If you do, the talisman's link will be severed."
"Yes, I understand." Ethan said while staring at the little piece of paper attached to his hand.
