GHOSTLY Kingdom

CHAPTER 18: Crimes!?

I don't have much to say but enjoy the chapter gotta make the book ready for submission to the WATTYS chapter 19 titled Anger

The castle looked grand from the outside, but inside, it was filled with sadness. Sasha had been brought there, her face showing shock, fear, and anger. She had bruises all over, and her eyes, usually full of life, were now empty and distant. She couldn't speak or walk, too weak and hurt.

Who would do this to her? Octavia thought, her heart aching for her friend. Sasha was always so kind and strong. Seeing her like this made Octavia angry and confused. She had to find out the truth and help Sasha.

As she stood in the hallway, a maid came up to her. "Excuse me, Ms. Octavia, do you think Sasha could have killed the King of the West?" the maid asked, eager to know.

"No, I don't believe it. Why would she do that? That's not Sasha. I... know her," Octavia replied, her voice firm but sad. Sasha would never do such a terrible thing.

The maid nodded and left. Octavia knew she had to clear Sasha's name. She walked quickly to her father's study, hoping he could help.

The castle's stone corridors felt colder than usual as Octavia reached her father's chambers. She opened the heavy wooden door and saw her father at his desk, looking tired but kind.

"Father, I need to talk to you about Sasha," Octavia said, desperation in her voice. "She wasn't there when the King of the West died. She couldn't have done it."

Her father looked up, his eyes serious. "Octavia, this is a serious matter. Many people believe she is guilty."

"But they’re wrong!" Octavia said, her frustration growing. "Sasha is innocent. She’s being framed, I know it."

Her father sighed and put down his quill. "Octavia, the King of the West was poisoned during the feast. Many saw him get sick suddenly."

"But Sasha wouldn't do it I know she wouldn't ," Octavia insisted, her heart racing. "She couldn't have been involved."

Her father raised a hand to stop her. "We need to think about all possibilities. But what I want to know is, how did the public find out about the King's death so quickly?" His voice trailed off as he thought deeply.

Octavia felt a chill. There was more going on than she had thought. She needed to find out the truth, not just for Sasha, but for the kingdom. The real culprit was still out there, and she had to bring them to justice.