Zeke's mind raced. He recognized this exact setup, having used it himself once.

The Ritual was comprised of two overlapping circles, with the group of slaves positioned in the larger one while the smaller one awaited the person set to receive their contracts. In contrast to the version Zeke was familiar with, this Ritual appeared to be designed for a mass transfer of contracts.

The longer Zeke examined his current situation, the calmer he became. "Are we in trouble, Akasha?"

[Answer]

It is highly unlikely that Host will be affected by this Ritual, as its purpose is solely the transfer of existing marks, not the creation of new ones. The form of this setup might even serve as a cover for Host. It would have been far more difficult to pretend to be under the influence of the Slave Mark in a one-on-one situation.