Inspecting the cream-colored letter, Dean realized it had a seal on it with a crest, he would recognize even in his sleep.
The sigil of a burning crescent moon.
The Gray family crest.
His heart suddenly calmed again as he pulled open the wax on it.
"It came in yesterday, and I had to give it to you personally,"
"So you've read it?" Dean asked as he pulled the letter free from the envelope.
"And yet...it's sealed...?" Richard raised a brow.
Dean scoffed as he murmured in a low tone. "It isn't impossible if you're psychic."
Opening the letter, it read.
Dean,
Your coming-of-age ceremony is in two days. The family expects you home. Of course, this isn't optional.
Ying
Dean read through even as Ash stretched his neck to look as well. Dean could confirm that the handwriting was definitely Ying's.
Folding the letter, Dean slid it cleanly into the envelope as he raised his head to Richard.
"I might–"
"Don't worry, you can have a three day exemption, starting tomorrow."
