Mari POV
“How are the preparations coming for the cake?” I asked the kitchen staff assisting Allain with the wedding prep.
“The cakes are resting in the fridge. Lady Kerren instructed us to use rum instead of syrup.”
I giggled to myself. Kerren and I talked about having a boozy cake and leftover-eating sleepover after the wedding was over so the food didn’t go to waste. I love my sister-in-law taking the initiative she took to see it through.
Allain hands me a plate of samples to try all the hors d’oeuvres with a gratuitous smile. I’m giddy with excitement as I take it with me out to the gardens to eat out of the way of the staff. The wedding is tomorrow and everyone was busy getting the mansion ready. Even my mates are busy with last-minute preparations for the guard staff and securi
