Chapter 288 Princess' Test

• POV: Luna
• The Council investigation happened three days after Vivian's forbidden spell. Three days of the princess recovering. Three days of Selene barely leaving her side. Three days of everyone understanding that formal magical duel had become criminal incident requiring official response.
• The Council chamber was packed. Every elder present. Witnesses called. Evidence documented. Everything formal and official and terrifying because Council investigations could end careers. Could destroy reputations. Could separate bonded pairs if investigation concluded relationship was dangerous or unstable or politically unwise.