~Ruby~
"I will ask this question only once, and I need an answer from each of you," Jayden declared as he advanced, scanning the surroundings. "Who poured the liquid on her body?" he inquired.
The lobby fell into an abrupt silence, and initially, no one spoke until he bellowed, "I will give out the severest punishment for months if you don't reveal who did this!" he proclaimed.
My eyes widened in shock as five students descended the stairs and approached Jayden. Bowing their heads upon reaching him, I stared at them, bewildered by Jayden's unexpected support. Why was he defending me? I questioned myself and then glanced at Mason, whose hand rested protectively on my shoulder. Their sudden act of kindness was something I had never anticipated.
"Your Highness," one of them, a boy, fell t
