A witch among them

"Is it ready?" Sebastian asked the first thing he stepped down the stairs and looked straight at Miss Zoya.

The caretaker nodded, her gaze flickering to the girl who was caught openly staring at the princess. And naturally, as expected of their king, it didn't slip his observation either.

Miss Zoya nudged the girl quickly, who nodded and stepped ahead before sitting on her knees.

"Please forgive me, my highness. I had no intention of staring at the Princess. I was merely intrigued by her enchanting and celestial beauty because this was my first time seeing someone so beautiful. Please forgive my mistake this one time," The girl rushed ahead and grabbed Sebastian's foot to plead, making Mizz Zoya widen her eyes.

"Sofia! What the -" Miss Zoya gulped, her gaze shifting towards the corridor when she felt a domineering presence suddenly overshadowing everyone's.

"What's going on here?" It was Elliana's voice.