Immediately the keepsake box opened, a barbie toy sprang popped out and started dancing to a haunting melody. Ethan's head jerked back, his jaw slacking in shunned silence "What the..." he trailed off.
The attendees erupted into a chorus of disapproving murmurs. "What sort of joke is this?"
"This can't be the royal seal," one whispered, the words spreading. "What a wasted time and effort!"
Harrisons brows furrowed, his eyes narrowing, "This can't be it." A low chuckle rumbled in his throat. He recognized the toy, recalling the whimsical trickets the Head maid used in decorating Lyra's room.
Ethan's face turned red as he stood up, his fists clenched. , "No, don't go yet. I'm sure this is the royal seal." He banged his fist on the keepsake box, making it shake. His voice rose, "You ca
