Under Her Spell

"My Lord, there is an update about the girl," one of the knights entered Ernest's chamber to report. 

"Speak."

The knight hesitated, although the words were on his tongue already. He remained silent for some seconds, biting his lower lip, and glancing to the sides rapidly. He took a deep breath and sighed. "Our cover has been exposed, My Lord. When we were tailing her, she suddenly turned around and asked us if you sent us there."

Ernest gritted his teeth. His whole body was tensed. Did it mean his effort to investigate her background must be ceased now? He was about to give it up, just like he always did with all the other things in his life. 

But the knight's follow-up information surprised him. "She demanded to see you, claiming that she would tell you what you want to know about her. Thus, she is here in the manor, My Lord. She refuses to leave until you meet with her."