Bellatrix Sinclair
Lila was acting suspicious, hyper-aware of our surroundings. We moved in silence, and I’m surprised that Lila knew the layout of the palace so well, going through sections that royalty wasn’t supposed to be aware of.
Following her lead into the main kitchen, a soft rhythm of clinking utensils and quick hands. Since it was late into the night, a limited number of chefs remained. They were preparing for breakfast tomorrow and to my surprise – their faces lit up at her arrival.
“Hi everyone.” She waved animatedly.
“Lila.” They rejoiced in greeting.
The head chef was dressed in black, tucked in the farthest corner of the kitchen near the walk-in freezer while ticking off items on his checklist. “Evangeline, I hope it’s not a midnight snack yet again.” He teased.
She scoffed playfully, “I’m a night owl, my appetite is at its peak when the clock strikes twelve.”
He hums, “Are you Cinderella? Do you also have a pumpkin carriage that disappears at midnight?”