Conall
By the time Allegra and I finally managed to get out of bed and leave the pool house, the gardens had been transformed into a wintery wonderland. Sparkling decorations, miles of tulle and silk, and evergreen cuttings hid the damage done by the crush of so many feet the night before. Allegra's breath caught in her throat and she reached for my hand absentmindedly. “It's absolutely beautiful,” she said with a wistful sigh.
“Thank you,” Nomi said from behind us with a satisfied smile. “There's still more to do, but I'm happy with the results so far.”
“Nomi, you've really outdone yourself,” I smiled up at her. “I really owe you one for all this.”
“Oh, please,” she waved me off, but it was clear she enjoyed the compliment. “You're my big brother! You know I'd do anything for you.
