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Isaac wasted no time after that, and in mere moments he ithin the secret confines of his study, and using the island’s security caraphs of the tcomers Afterwards, Isaac rolled out a fresh sheet of parchment and dipped a quill into a bottle of red ink Countless years had past since he had been cast out of Chalys by his half-demon sire, but even so the old ways had never left hie flowed out with ease as he began to write

To His Lordship

Marquis of Sangre

To ht worshipful ruler, in the ood lordship and beseech you to pardonwithout your express invitation…

I was reed kindred, and how they only hearken to your call – and that of your heartkeeper…

I write no more beyond this, and pray bid me as his lordship wills

Awaiting for further instructions, I remain your humble servant and subject,

Mr Isaac Booth

To Mr Booth

Greeting and do you make wise provision for the future

For possessing the keen foresight of inforre and its loyal subjects owe you a great debt, and one we hope to abundantly repay at the soonest opportunity possible

You, good sir, have rightfully heeded your instincts regarding the young lady, and the photo you have enclosedthe truth of her identity She is indeed my heartkeeper, and I kindly ask for your continued assistance in watching over my future marchioness

You will find below contact details of my man of business He has already been instructed to set up the necessary accounts and provide you with thelady

Until the Duke of Bri with the rest of the Galeré must remain here to protect our territory It is therefore iue at all times and trust no one that I have not explicitly vouched for