An illusion of power

"I am sorry," Elliana said, and Sebastian sighed before picking her in his arms and making her sit on the bed. He sat on his foot in front of her, placing his head in her lap.

"You have no idea, Princess. No idea how much I love you. I am sorry for reacting like that. I just... the thought of you-" Sebastian didn't complete his sentence when he felt something.

He stood from his place, looking around, his gaze landing on the window, as a weird sensation engulfed his body.

Someone was watching them.

"Let's go," Sebastian said, confusing Elliana with his behavior change.

"What do you mean?" Elliana asked, unsure.

She clearly felt no witch's presence around her. So why would Mr. Marino behave like this?

"It's not safe," Sebastian said before he immediately opened his mind link.