ELLA “Here is my credit card,” Erebus says as he hands me a shiny black credit card over breakfast.? “You will need a gown for the Winter Solstice Ball.” I look from the black card in my hand and back to Erebus, then back to the card once again.? “Wha… What kind of gown do I buy?” “Traditional Victorian,” Erebus says as he shoves another forkful of eggs in his mouth and thumbs through his emails on his phone.? “What?? Where?” I look down at the elite card in my hand once again trying to gather my thoughts.? “Where do I even buy a traditional Victorian gown?” “There is a dress maker in town,” Erebus says with a wave of his hand like it is no big deal.? “Have her make one for your friend too.” “You… You are inviting Sophie to the Winter Solstice Ball?” I stutter in shock.

