*Three years and several balls after Melody’s first shift*
The grand ballroom of the Moondance Pack’s estate shimmered with elegance. Golden lights reflected off crystal chandeliers, casting a warm glow that danced across the intricately carved wooden walls and marble floors. The grandeur of the room was accentuated by tall, arched windows draped with rich, velvet curtains, through which the silver light of the full moon poured in, blending with the golden hues inside. Tables covered in pristine white cloths lined the walls, adorned with elaborate floral arrangements and flickering candles.
A live orchestra played from a raised platform at the far end of the room, their melodic notes mingling with excited conversations and bursts of laughter that filled the air. The musicians, dressed in
