Chapter 166 - A Bad Omen

Like wildfire, the news swept through the Silver Talon Clan. The whole household was humming with whispers by the time Aryana and Cyrus entered the extending halls of the mansion. As they made their way to the courtyard, their footsteps resonated forcefully as they moved with purpose down the stone halls, ready to go straight to the village where the awful event had taken place. Even though Aryana's mind was racing with questions and worries, she managed to maintain a composed and concentrated countenance while sensing Cyrus' comforting presence at her side. When they arrived at the courtyard, a carriage was waiting for them, and the donkeys were stamping nervously, as though they could sense the uneasiness that pervaded the morning. Aryana saw her sisters coming out of their quarters as they got closer. The Moonveiled sisters approached her with grace, their faces courteous but curious. The sisters bowed respectfully to Cyrus and Aryana, and Nythara bowed her head also, although