Four Days Later
Shauna watched the mysterious black knight meander through Jonathan’s party. His movements were so familiar.
Guests twirled underneath the subdued, gold lighting of the chandeliers wearing cryptic costumes and masks.
As she held her medieval-style, dress by its sides, Rena walked up the steps and joined Shauna on the ballroom balcony. “My stomach’s hurting.” She tugged at her snug bodice. “I don’t see how women wore all this stuff back in the day. I’m going to bed.”
Shauna’s glittery mask wiggled as she spoke, “Jonathan wants us all here.”
“I don’t care what Jonathan wants.”
“Watch it, Rena.” Shauna waved her black wand. “Or the evil queen might put a spell on you.”
“Can you jolt me away from this place?” She gripped the gold railing. “Anywhere but here.”
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