Diane had informed Gwen that she wouldn't believe her if she were to say, but Gwen took the next hour to give Gwen full doubt, assuming that no story could possibly surprise her.
As Diane recounted everything from the beginning—Drake Bermount, the demon realm, who she was, and the tragedy that had engulfed Fredo—Gwen had listened with rapt attention; unable to hide the shock that coursed through her veins.
She paused at intervals when a maid would show up to serve refreshments or take the empty trays out and Gwen had ordered the house staff to exit the room, ignoring their protests.
Winston stood a distance behind Diane, he'd used a ring from Neele's collection—which Drake permitted him to take, in order to shut out the voices within the room. Of course, the item barely used any magic power so it wouldn't also give off their location.
