Chapter 50

AVERY

“ You exposed your audacious lie, Princess! You were not kidnapped from outside your room. ” Her widened eyes narrow as she yells at me.

I nod. “ of course, I was not kidnapped from there. But how do you know that? ”

The satisfaction she was about to feel dissipates as she realizes her mistake. The desire to protect her precious Agrona made her desperate and got her caught.

“ I heard witches are not as intelligent as they pretend to be, Tracy. Now, I believe it. ” Anger burns in my eyes as I scoff.

Agrona starts. “ Princess, please show consideration. First, you accused me, and now Tracy— ”

“ I apologize, Agrona. I didn’t intend to accuse you. I know you didn’t kidnap me but to make Tracy confess, I had to do it. And now that we have our culprit, you need to step away! You should not protect someone who tried to kill me if you are not involved in this! And if you are, tell me now so I can break your hands for trying something like this with me! ” I snap, forgetting the niceti