I turned to walk towards where Lorcan should have been. Suddenly, I leaned against something hard. I felt two hands stop me from falling. I looked up to say thank you and saw a familiar face.
"Hey are you okay?" Collin's dark brown eyes looked at me.
"Yeah, I need to find Lorcan." I looked around for a familiar face.
I wondered if that scoundrel had done something to Lorcan while he was politely saying something to me. He'd managed to put something in my drink, how could I be so stupid and expect him to play fair. Oh well, whatever was in that liquid, I'm sure I still have some time. I can't just fall off my feet in the middle of this party. Osir wouldn't be so stupid as to have his special guest die tonight. Or maybe I'm just thinking too highly of that rascal.
"Amelia, you look pale,
