Chapter 37

SIERRA

"You smelt ash, Sierra. That is the distinct smell of a witch practicing black magic. She has probably disguised herself as a wolf to spy on us," exclaims elder Raoul.

"I encountered one when I fought off Princess Evanora's abductor." Hearing the words, I freeze in my tracks. I turn to look at the elder who seems to be pleased that he knows who this spy is.

But I don't know who he is talking about. I am curious about this princess and impatient enough to wait to ask about it on any other day, I head back to my seat and frown at all the elders who have started chatting amongst themselves about the possible witch in our school. I clear my throat loudly and wait for the elders to look at me.

"Yes, child?" asks elder Raoul.

"Who is Princess Evanora?"

"Prince Lucian's mate," he replies with a 'duh' tone, making me feel like an unintelligent person. I just nod and wait if he continues to tell me more about her. The royals seem like an interesting lot of people.

"The last royal mate c