"I knew they were trouble," Ella whispered as the two men looked around the room, trying to determine who they had been assigned to.
"The decree I have in my hands gives permission for Noble Families' daughters to receive an assistant. I am afraid that the Coven forgot to gain permission for the two of you." Professor Ashcroft informed them.
The second man, an effeminate-looking fellow with short dirty blonde curls, handed the Professor a decree sealed with the Coven's signature black wax.
Professor Ashcroft read it through, then read it again, her frown increasing with every line.
"It seems that you two rated an additional decree. Might I introduce you to Gerry and Stephen Isabel? The Coven feels that they would be ideal grooms for such a talented pair of Witches and will serve as trained bodyguards until such time as you can defend yourselves."
