Chapter Eight
Addy’s Surprise Birthday Party
“Please don’t tell anyone about what happened in the circle of stones,” Treise whispered to me at dinner the next evening.
“I won’t,” I whispered back.
“Attention, everyone,” said Aunt Caroline. “Tomorrow is the 21st of May—a month before Midyear’s Day—Addy’s eighteenth birthday—a very special day. Therefore, we have decided to initiate her now so she can be taken to our annual ritual in the circle of stones next month. There will be a full moon that night, perfect for our gathering.
“Addy, as we all know, is Sir Richard’s sister. She is coming home so she can celebrate her birthday with us.” A wicked grin widened on her face. “We all know what that means—her initiation—but she doesn’t know about that.” She glanced at me. “Richard, we told
