Chapter 29

The ballroom was majestic, to say the least. It was as if I’d stepped into a Disney movie. The delicate chandeliers hung over my head as if frozen into the air, throwing off dazzling warm light onto everyone. Polished biblical frescoes adorned the ceiling, guiding my eyes to the large windows stained with color into geometric designs. Gold accents on the walls only added to the dazzling richness of the place. The curved walls of the room were lined with round tables of appetizers and alcohol, and I knew I needed some liquid courage if I was to make a good impression. The jitters just wouldn’t calm down.

“Do you guys see Blair anywhere?” I whisper. Aubrey immediately scans the room while Jenna rolls her eyes and grabs my arm.

“Lilith, relax.” She sighed, “We won’t let anything happen to you.”

“Exactly.” Aubrey hissed in determination as her vision narrowed down all the way across the hall. I followed her gaze. Lo and behold, Cristo and Blair within the shadows of the pillars, talking.