chapter 26: A wrong turn

Sophia's heart raced as she made her way to Lord Arcturus' chambers, her mind replaying the conversation she had with her mother the day before. She knew she had to let him know the situation of things, she felt she had made one silly mistake to reveal that to her mother and she might never get her prince from him, she only hoped that her mother won't escalate the matter. As she entered the dimly lit room, Lord Arcturus turned his attention towards her, a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes.

"My Lord," Sophia began, her voice wavering with a mix of anxiety and fear, "I must share with you what transpired between my mother and me yesterday."

Lord Arcturus arched an eyebrow, intrigued by Sophia's urgency. "Tell me, my dear, what did Queen Emilia reveal? Has she discovered our connection?"

Sophia nodded, her expression filled with a mix of fear and uncertainty. "Isabella, my sister, must have spoken to her. My mother knows, Lord Arcturus. She knows about us."

Lord Arcturus leaned back in hi