The ride back to the Moore mansion was silent, as Edith kept sulking incessantly. She was displeased with Isabella, who showed no hint of regret or remorse for what she had done to Edmond, and seemed almost proud of her actions.
The Blacks and the De Clares have always been bitter rivals, and even though every noble house fears the Blacks, the De Clares are the only ones who openly defy them. The lore of each house states that they have always been so for no apparent reason, and like any traditional house, what was once an enemy will forever remain an enemy. Even the relationship between Isabella and Edith was only smoothed by Vivian's wholesome friendship.
