Leah
It is absolute chaos by the time Aria, and I arrive at the packhouse. There is a fleet of cars parked by the packhouse and people are laughing and talking as they greet Ellen and Caleb. Dammit, I was hoping to catch Caleb alone. I need to stop Aria before she goes ahead with this foolishness. Agreeing with her was the only way I could think of to keep her calm and not do something stupid.
“Isn’t it a bit early for the party?” Aria frowns.
“They’re not here for the party,” I laugh. “Well, they will attend the party. But they came early to see Ellen. These are the elders.”
“What am I supposed to wear tonight?” Aria pulls her face in pain. “Judging by the elders’ outfits, it’s not jeans and sneakers.”
“Strictly black tie,” I pretend to be serious.
“Really?” Aria gasps.
“I’m only k
