Chapter 48
Ella
The announcement came like a shockwave.
"There will be no classes today. All students are to return to their rooms immediately," the principal's voice echoed through the halls. "Except for the princes. You are to follow your father."
Whispers filled the air as students exchanged nervous glances. No one dared to question the order. The King’s presence alone was enough to send fear through everyone, including the teachers.
I stood frozen as students hurried back to their dorms. But even as the hallways emptied, I could still feel his gaze.
The King.
His eyes had locked onto me earlier, his stare so intense it felt like he could see right through me.
Did he know?
My heart pounded as I replayed the moment over and over again. Was he able to see through wo
