Chapter 32: The Hunt

-Arabella-

The elation I felt all day dies when I see Stella with Ronan in his room. When I exit the bathroom again, though, everyone is thankfully gone.

I can't help but feel a little angry that he didn't tell me she was coming. Something else happened while I locked myself up in the bathroom, because all the suitcases and bags that Stella's attendant had in her hands aren't there anymore.

I get dressed and put on some light makeup, and by the time I'm done, it seems like the party has started. When I open the door, I can hear the faint beat of music and the general murmurs of people.

Jay is leaving his room when I go to the second floor, and he greets me with a hug.

"Did you have fun today?" he asks me cheerfully, and I nod. "Good. And we're going to have even more fun tonight. I've asked Gabriel to set up a section for attendants. We can dance and do what we want there, away from the vampires."

"That sounds amazing," I say.

He winks at me and takes my a