(Ashley’s POV)
It must have been my unlucky day. Why must it be him?
Was he really a judge for this designers’ competition? No, please no!
I whispered a spell to change my appearance to other than those he could recognise. Not an easy spell for me to cast. But I have to try something to try to get out of this situation.
I was not ready to face him. Not yet.
Realising the man seated opposite me was Nikolai, made my heart beat faster than usual. For a moment, my tongue froze. I didn't even have the courage to greet him immediately.
At that moment, I recalled something. The whole place where the competition was held was free from magic and supernatural powers. It was like a void.
Everyone was made equal. A fair competition to all species.
I closed my eyes for a few seconds and took on
