Isach, Heaven Leigh, and Madelyn approached the king and stood near the table. Isach's hands were clasped behind his back, and while he appeared to be at ease, his gaze darted around nervously. I shifted in my seat so I could look around, too, but I didn't see anything out of the ordinary.

"Zoya Coven, led by Isach Zoya, do you hereby swear to uphold the laws and traditions of the magical community?" King Harold asked.

In unison, the entire coven answered with a ...