This chapter was like watching a car wreck in slow motion. It's easy to understand why Owen responds as he does. He's been conditioned to comply, and he also has a passive nature.
His parents are in need of a reality check. They don't own Owen or have the right to map out his life.
Someone thought they had destroyed Vicki's notebook, and they did get rid of most of it. This portion is damning to the Archers, but so much isn't there and more suspects.
Rico has a name, a home, and is loved.
Cecily is unerringly pragmatic. She will be a guide and mentor to Atreus through the treacherous webs of court intrigues. He's in safe hands.
Curtana has found its rightful keeper, the Lord of the Dawn and guided him to an inner peace.
There will be a short peace as the wolves assemble.
No proof?? At least one if not all of Lothar's Knights of God participated in the riot. Slaughter his slimy ass on the road. Have an errant patch of quicksand swallow his couch whole.
I lost all respect for Tomas with him running after LOATHAR like a little lap dog. He acts more like a ten year old than sixteen.